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Endocrinologists work within both public and private facilities, within a range of clinical settings including inpatient, outpatient, community and telehealth services. Endocrinologists work collaboratively with other physicians, with surgeons and other health care professionals to manage and educate patients of all ages.
The data on this page compares the number of applicants that were selected to commence their first year of training in Queensland in 2022 to the total number of eligible applications*
The data was sourced from the relevant medical specialist college, or from selection committees coordinated by a Queensland Health pathway/network, or an individual facility.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This data reflects a point in time figure for the selection of applicants commencing the first year of an accredited training program in the 2022 clinical year.
* eligible applications are determined by selection committees according to the eligibility criteria and required documentation prescribed by the relevant medical specialist college.
The data on this page compares the number of applicants that were selected to commence their first year of training in Queensland in 2022 to the total number of eligible applications.
6 years full-time (3 years basic training, 3 years advanced training), 7 years full-time (Joint endocrinology and chemical pathology training). A maximum of 12 months of non-core training can also be undertaken in other disciplines such as genetics, nephrology, transplant/autoimmune pathology, nuclear medicine, obstetric medicine or general medicine.
College-selected trainees may be allocated to a training post by:
The Queensland Endocrinology Advanced Training Program is a centralised state-wide recruitment process for advanced training positions in endrocrinology and is supported by a panel comprising of Endocrinology Unit Directors from accredited Queensland hospitals.
Endocrinology advanced training may be undertaken following completion of requirements for basic training with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP). Training incorporates work-based learning and assessment, with successful trainees attaining the qualification of FRACP with accreditation to practice as an Endocrinologist in Australia or New Zealand. Trainees may elect to undertake the endocrinology and chemical pathology joint RACP/Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) advanced program with successful trainees attaining the qualifications of FRACP and FRCPA with accreditation to practice in Australia or New Zealand.
Applicants must hold current medical registration, have completed RACP Basic Training (including Written and Clinical Examinations), and been appointed to an appropriate Advanced Training position.
Minimum 0.2 full-time equivalent commitment. Training program must be completed within 8 years or 10 years if completing joint or non-core training.
Allowed. Interruptions of more than 12 continuous months may require the development of a Return to Training Plan in collaboration with a supervisor and approval from the relevant training committee.
Explore postgraduate training pathways in regional Queensland.
Northern Queensland | Southern Queensland