RACP
Clinical pharmacologists improve how medicines are used, caring for patients with complex prescribing needs and preventing and managing adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
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Getting a training position and joining the College program are two separate steps. Apply for a position in postgraduate year 4 at the earliest, to start Advanced Training in postgraduate year 5.
Moderate
Total training
6 years
From the start of Basic Training, full time
After Basic Training
3 years
36 months of Advanced Training in clinical pharmacology, at least 12 in each phase
Fellowship
Year 6
FRACP, at the end of Advanced Training
Throughout training
What every accredited clinical pharmacology setting must give you
Stage by stage
Stage 1 of 4
Before Advanced Training
Entry follows RACP Basic Training, in adult medicine or in paediatrics and child health.
Divisional examinations
The Divisional Written Examination and the Divisional Clinical Examination, both passed before Advanced Training
Stage 2 of 4
At least 12 months full-time equivalent
You learn how the program works and show you are ready to progress.
Training application
At the start of this phase, due 28 February for a start at the beginning of the year or 31 August for mid-year
RACP Advanced Training Orientation resource
In the first 6 months
Cultural safety
The RACP Australian Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori Cultural Competence and Cultural Safety resource, before specialty consolidation, recommended, unless done in Basic Training
Progress decision
At the end of the phase, on evidence of competence
Stage 3 of 4
At least 12 months full-time equivalent
You keep developing in clinical pharmacology as you work toward the learning goals.
RACP Health Policy, Systems and Advocacy resource
Before transition to Fellowship, recommended, and by the end of training
Progress decision
At the end of the phase, on evidence of competence
Research project
Submitted by the end of this phase, so there is time to resubmit
Stage 4 of 4
At least 12 months full-time equivalent
You show you meet the standards and prepare for unsupervised practice.
Learning goals
14, rated at the end of each phase on a five-point scale
The professional activities
Team leadership, supervision and teaching, quality improvement, clinical assessment and management, transitions in care, longitudinal care, communication with patients, prescribing, investigations and clinic management
The knowledge guides
Foundations of clinical pharmacology, clinical pharmacology by system, and prescribing
Completion decision
Then Fellowship of the RACP
Dual training with
Dual training with
Practise this interview with each station timed. Interview practice
Postgraduate years 2 and 3
Basic Training
Training posts
A new curriculum applies to trainees starting in 2026 or later. Earlier starters stay on PREP.
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Requirements, application windows and criteria change every year. Verify with RACP before making career decisions. Report an error on this page.
