{"id":5585,"date":"2019-03-18T13:01:31","date_gmt":"2019-03-18T03:01:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/tpch\/?page_id=5585"},"modified":"2023-03-23T10:49:44","modified_gmt":"2023-03-23T00:49:44","slug":"basic-physician-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/tpch\/careers\/medical-careers\/guide\/medicine-subspecialties\/basic-physician-training","title":{"rendered":"Basic Physician Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-three-fourth fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:75%;width:calc(75% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.75 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Basic Physician Training<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Physicians are doctors who have completed an extra eight years or more of training after their initial university medical training. They are specialists in internal medicine who diagnose and manage complex medical problems. Physicians often choose to specialise in a particular area of medicine but before they can go on to specialise, they must complete Basic Physician Training.<\/p>\n<h2>Advantages of starting a career at TPCH<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Good training &amp; exam preparation<\/li>\n<li>Good pass rate for both MCQs and clinical exams (average of 65%)<\/li>\n<li>Strong reputation for friendly &amp; support atmosphere<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h2>Training Overview<\/h2>\n<h3>Entry requirements to Training Program<\/h3>\n<p>To be eligible for the network <strong>prior to commencement<\/strong> of training you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2022 hold <strong>general registration<\/strong> with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalboard.gov.au\/\">Medical Board of Australia<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>be eligible for registration<\/strong> with the RACP as a basic physician trainee<br \/>\n\u2022 qualify as <strong>postgraduate year three (PGY3)<\/strong> or above<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The network supports and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.<\/p>\n<p>Experience in\u00a0<strong>general medicine OR medical specialities<\/strong>\u00a0as outlined in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.qld.gov.au\/__data\/assets\/pdf_file\/0031\/946615\/Medical-experience-for-eligibility.pdf\">Medical Experience document<\/a>\u00a0will contribute towards merit ranking.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Joining the network to commence training\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To be considered for a network training place you must complete the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Read the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.qld.gov.au\/__data\/assets\/pdf_file\/0035\/709379\/physician-training-how-to-apply.pdf\">How to Apply<\/a>information (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.qld.gov.au\/__data\/assets\/pdf_file\/0035\/709379\/physician-training-how-to-apply.pdf\">How to apply Basic Physician Training Network (health.qld.gov.au)<\/a>) AND<\/li>\n<li>Provide evidence that you have discussed your physician training plans with an RACP Educational Supervisor or Director of Physician Education (DPE). To do this, meet with a DPE \/ ES and upload a completed\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.qld.gov.au\/__data\/assets\/pdf_file\/0028\/1036099\/Planning-for-physician-training-form.pdf\">Planning for physician training form<\/a> (<\/u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.qld.gov.au\/__data\/assets\/pdf_file\/0028\/1036099\/Planning-for-physician-training-form.pdf\">Dept of Health Publication template Short 2 column landscape<\/a>)as part of your application AND<\/li>\n<li>Submit your application via the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.health.qld.gov.au\/rmo\/default.asp\">Queensland RMO campaign<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.qld.gov.au\/employment\/work-for-us\/clinical\/medical\/recruitment\/rmo\">Resident Medical Officer (RMO) and Registrar campaign | Queensland Health<\/a>)within the specified dates. Refer to &#8216;Key Dates&#8217; below.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Overview of Training Program<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Before commencing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Speak to Dr\u00a0Shaun Pandy and register with College<\/li>\n<li>Apply through QH RMO Campaign to commence on the Network<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>How will hospital placements be set out?<\/h4>\n<p>A 3-year program will vary between different rotations. For example, Northside \/ Southside rotations will include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One 12-month placement to cover the first year of training<\/li>\n<li>At least one 6-month placement in a level 1 or 2 hospital outside of South East Queensland<\/li>\n<li>At least 12 months in a level 3 (large tertiary) training hospital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Exams:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Early February \u2013 MCQ<\/li>\n<li>June &#8211; Viva (oral clinical)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What rotations are recommended prior to applying<\/h3>\n<p>No specific rotations need to be completed prior to applying for Basic Training.<br \/>\nNB:\u00a0 There is no retrospective accreditation of terms.\u00a0 Ensure you submit terms for BPT 1 by April of that year.<\/p>\n<h3>How to improve your chances of selection<\/h3>\n<p>No specific courses or research are required to apply.<\/p>\n<p>Have a genuine interest and some experience in general medicine\/ subspecialty medicine.<\/p>\n<p>Have an approach to managing clinical or professional scenarios,<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Preparing for Interview<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>Please contact <strong>Shaun Pandy<\/strong> regarding interview preparation- education and a mock interview experience.<\/p>\n<p><code><!-- OLD Video source was - https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/325340742 --><\/code><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:16px;--awb-content-font-size:1rem;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-border-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#3366cc;--awb-content-color:#000000;--awb-icon-box-color:#212934;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#0067a4;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:700;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:1.2143rem;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-5585-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-d12f3ea842923156d fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_d12f3ea842923156d\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"d12f3ea842923156d\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#d12f3ea842923156d\" href=\"#d12f3ea842923156d\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What particular abilities are important in this specialty? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"d12f3ea842923156d\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_d12f3ea842923156d\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li>Good clinical knowledge<\/li>\n<li>A genuine interest in general medicine or subspecialty medicine<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work in a team<\/li>\n<li>Good communication<\/li>\n<li>Good work ethic and organisational skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-7de1ec9cef14fc43d fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_7de1ec9cef14fc43d\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"7de1ec9cef14fc43d\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#7de1ec9cef14fc43d\" href=\"#7de1ec9cef14fc43d\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What advice would you give to someone thinking about commencing training? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"7de1ec9cef14fc43d\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_7de1ec9cef14fc43d\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li>Reflect on your career goals<\/li>\n<li>Talk to a basic physician trainee<\/li>\n<li>Have an understanding of the work commitments<\/li>\n<li>Have an understanding of the required assessments\/aminations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-94997c4ca87dd7c5e fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_94997c4ca87dd7c5e\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"94997c4ca87dd7c5e\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#94997c4ca87dd7c5e\" href=\"#94997c4ca87dd7c5e\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How realistic is it to take time out of training to travel, have children etc? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"94997c4ca87dd7c5e\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_94997c4ca87dd7c5e\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li>It is possible to do training part time with some planning.<\/li>\n<li>Identifying someone else to job share with makes the process more straightforward.<\/li>\n<li>It is possible to have time off for maternity leave.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-one-fourth fusion-column-last rhs-col\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:25%;width:calc(25% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.25 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last contact-us\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h2>Contact us<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Medical Education\u00a0Unit<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Email: \u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:TPCH-Medical-Education@health.qld.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TPCH-Medical-Education@health.qld.gov.au<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong> (07)&nbsp;3139&nbsp;4221<\/p>\n<p><strong>Further Information<\/strong><br \/>\nDr Shaun Pandy,<br \/>\nDirector of Physician Education<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-content-boxes content-boxes columns row fusion-columns-1 fusion-columns-total-1 fusion-content-boxes-1 content-boxes-icon-with-title content-left side_panel\" style=\"--awb-hover-accent-color:#65bc7b;--awb-circle-hover-accent-color:#65bc7b;--awb-item-margin-bottom:40px;\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>College<\/h2>\n<div id=\"s-lg-content-27084344\" class=\" clearfix\">\n<p>The Royal Australasian College of Physicians<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\">\n<ul id=\"s-lg-link-list-29854699\" class=\"s-lg-link-list s-lg-link-list-2\">\n<li class=\"\">\n<div id=\"s-lg-content-27094627\" class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racp.edu.au\/trainees\/basic-training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Basic Physician Training<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-content-boxes content-boxes columns row fusion-columns-1 fusion-columns-total-1 fusion-content-boxes-2 content-boxes-icon-with-title content-left side_panel\" style=\"--awb-hover-accent-color:#65bc7b;--awb-circle-hover-accent-color:#65bc7b;--awb-item-margin-bottom:40px;\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Workforce Projections<\/h2>\n<p>It is becoming more &amp; more competitive to get a training position as a Basic Trainee.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div 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