Intensive care medicine
Disclaimer: Training pathway information is current as at July 2020 and is subject to change. Please check and confirm specific details with relevant colleges and health authorities directly.
To become an Intensivist, you will need to apply for fellowship with the College of Intensive Care Medicine of Australia and New Zealand. Fellowship is a minimum 6 year (full time equivalent) training pathway consisting of:
- 6 months Foundation Training
- 24 months Core Training
- 12 months Clinical Medicine Training (6 months Emergency / Acute Medicine and 6 months Internal Medicine)
- 12 months Clinical Anaesthesia Training
- 6 months Elective Training
- 12 months Transition Year Training
Additional requirements are that registrars must:
- Complete three months in a rural hospital
- Satisfy Paediatric exposure requirements