Comparative Summary of Training Conditions

College

Trainee Representation on governing Council

Length of Training Full time in years

Is part time training available?

Is training interruption available?

Does the college formally recognise any prior learning?

Does the college require rotations?

Does the college require a rural rotation?

Does the college assist with rural posting?

Min. annual cost of training + exam costs

ACD

Yes

4

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

No

N/a

$1,270.50pa

$5,880

ACEM

Yes

7

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

N/a

$725pa

$3,410

ANZCA

No

5

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

$1,145pa

$4,600

GP Training

Yes

3-4

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

In some cases

No annual fees

$3,153

JFICM

No

6

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

N/a

$500pa

$2,300

RACMA

Yes

6

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

N/a

$675pa

$4,126.50

RACP

Yes

6

Yes

Yes

Only on a case-by-case basis

Yes

In some cases depends on specialty

No

Basic - $262

Adv - $1,198

$3,940

RACS

Yes

6-8

Yes

Yes

Only on a case-by-case basis

Yes

Yes, in most specialties

Yes

$5390 pa

$6,515courses

$12430 exams

RANZCO

Yes

5

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

N/a

$2,682pa

$5,490

RANZCOG

Yes

6

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

$1,567pa

$5,470

RANZCP

No

5

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

$725pa

$3,300

RANZCR

Yes

5

Yes

Yes

Only on a case-by-case basis

No, but may occur in some networks

No

N/a

$891pa

$2,900

RCPA

No

5

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

N/a

$770pa

$6,842