52 weeks (FTE) of clinical hospital experience at a level above internship

52 weeks (FTE) of clinical hospital experience at a level above internship

Before you can start your core vocational training, you're expected to have worked at least 52 weeks (FTE) at a level above intern in accredited Australian or New Zealand hospitals.

For Australian registrars, this typically includes clinical experience completed post general medical registration / post intern level. For international registrars, clinical experience completed pre general medical registration may be considered provided it was undertaken at a level above intern.

There are various ways in which you can meet the hospital time requirement, for example:

• If you entered AGPT directly after your internship, you'll need to complete the full 52 weeks (FTE) of clinical hospital experience as part of your hospital training term (ie year 1 of the program).

• If you gained broad hospital experience after your intern year and before you entered AGPT, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning and Experience (RPLE).

If you're eligible for RPLE, you may be able to reduce your time in hospital training (ie year 1 of the program) or even to start in GPT1 directly upon entry into AGPT, provided you meet all other readiness requirements. For more information on RPLE, go to the section on Recognition of prior learning and experience.