Addiction Medicine
Addiction medicine physicians provide comprehensive care to patients who suffer from a range of addiction disorders, including patients who suffer drug and alcohol addiction or pharmaceutical dependency.
Seeing change happen and witnessing people getting back on track is very rewarding.
Of course each patient has agency, however good management of their substance use disorder can really support their recovery.
Dr Jeremy Hayllar,
Addiction Medicine & Internal Medicine Physician
Clinical Practice
Addiction medicine physicians work within both public and private facilities to improve the health outcomes of their patients. Addiction medicine physicians also play an important role in shaping public policy in the areas of health protection, prevention and health promotion, thereby improving public and population health outcomes.
Specialists
New fellows
Specialists
New fellows
Number of specialists / Number of new fellows
Number of trainees - QLD
Data not available
for Post Graduate Year indicator of trainees commencing the training program in 2018
Average weekly hours
Statistics and information - Addiction Medicine
Number of specialists - QLD
Number of new fellows - QLD
Number of specialists - AUS
Number of new fellows - AUS
Average weekly hours
QLD
Average Age
QLD
% Aged 60+
QLD
80% of the QLD 2017 workforce intend to retire by 2027
Proportion Female/Male - QLD
Male
Female
Location - QLD
Regional
Major cities
Public/Private QLD
Private
Public
Number of trainees - QLD
Number of new trainees - QLD
Number of trainees - AUS
Number of new trainees - AUS
PGY new trainees - QLD
Proportion Female/Male - QLD
Male
Female
Queensland Trainees 2012-2017
College
Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Australasian Chapter of Addiction Medicine (RACP-AChAM)
Length of Training
3 years full-time (advanced training)
Method of Allocation
College-selected trainees may be allocated to a training post by:
- College
- Queensland Health pathway/network (centrally coordinated)
- Queensland Health facility (accredited for training)
Training and assessment summary
For detailed information in relation to training and assessment requirements, please contact RACP-AChAM.
Training program overview
Addiction medicine advanced training is overseen by the Chapter of Addiction Medicine (AChAM) following completion of requirements for basic training with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP). Training incorporates work-based learning and assessment which builds on existing cognitive and practical skills, with successful trainees attaining the qualification of Fellowship of AChAM.
Eligibility
Applicants must hold current medical registration, have completed either RACP basic training requirements or hold fellowship of a chapter approved college or faculty and have secured appointment to an appropriate advanced training position.
Flexibility
Minimum 40% of full-time commitment. Training must be completed within 8 years.
Interrupted training
Allowed. Interruptions of more than 12 continuous months may require additional assessments (determined on a case-by-case basis). Interruptions of more than 24 continuous months may require additional training time and/or assessments (determined on a case-by-case basis).