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Sports and exercise medicine specialists work predominately in private practice, or may also work with sporting teams both at elite and community levels. Some sports and exercise medicine specialists may be required to tour with the sporting team they work with, to provide on-field management.
The data on this page compares the number of applicants that were selected to commence their first year of training in Queensland in 2020 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 2020 clinical year.
The collection of the selection data occurred prior to the declaration of a public health emergency in Queensland due to the COVID-19 pandemic (29 January 2020).
* 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 2020 to the total number of eligible applications.
4 years full-time
College-selected trainees may be allocated to a training post by:
For detailed information in relation to training and assessment requirements, please contact ACSEP.
Sport and exercise medicine training incorporates clinical experience and attendance at weekly tutorials and follows a curriculum which details both the knowledge, skills and attitudes essential to becoming a competent sport and exercise medicine physician. Prior to joining the training program, applicants must complete foundation training with the equivalent of three years general medical and surgical post-graduate training before undertaking advanced training with ACSEP. Upon completing all requirements of the training program, trainees may apply to sit the Fellowship examination (written and clinical, including viva) to attain Fellowship of the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians (FACSEP)
Applicants must hold current medical registration with the Medical Board of Australia, have permanent residency status or citizenship at the time of application in Australia, have completed foundation training (3 years of general medical and surgical experience post-graduation) and have successfully completed the ACSEP Part 1 Examination.
Considered on an individual basis. Training must be completed within 10 years.
Considered on an individual basis.
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