In Queensland, the accredited training sites for Advanced Training in Nephrology include: Cairns Hospital, Gold Coast University Hospital, Greenslopes Private Hospital, Logan Hospital, Mater Hospital Brisbane, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Rockhampton Hospital, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Toowoomba Hospital and The Townsville University Hospital.
The following table outlines training pathway and stages accredited in the Southern Queensland, Central Queensland and Wide Bay regions:
Nephrology | 6 years total vocational training |
Prevocational | Basic Training | Advanced Training |
PGY1 | PGY2+ | 3 Years | 3 Years |
Toowoomba Level 2 Teaching Hospital - allows up to 24 months of Basic Physician Training. Trainees must spend the additional 12 months at a Level 3 Teaching Hospital. Advanced training accredited for 12 months core training. | * | * | * | * | Level 3 hospital within the network (eg. Greenslopes, Princess Alexandra, Mater hospitals) | * | | |
Rockhampton Level 2 Teaching Hospital - allows up to 24 months of Basic Physician Training. Trainees must spend the additional 12 months at a Level 3 Teaching Hospital. Advanced training accredited for 12 months core training. | * | * | * | * | Level 3 hospital within the network (eg. Greenslopes, Princess Alexandra, Mater hospitals) | * | | |