Have you completed at least 36 months of clinical and educational experience since graduating?

The RACP describes basic paediatric physician training as a minimum of 36 months of clinical and educational experience. This commences 12 months after graduation.  Twenty-four months of the 36 months must be in paediatrics and child health.

Was at least 24 months spent in a clinical post recognised as being part of paediatrics?

During basic training, trainees are expected to gain exposure to the breadth of clinical experience in paediatric medicine. Trainees must gain experience in patient care, both of inpatients (from inital presentation and admission through to discharge) and outpatients.

Did you complete clinical and written examinations after three years basic training?

The FRACP examination can be attempted in the third year of basic training or later, and comprises written and clinical components, both of which must be completed successfully.

Did you complete at least three years advanced training, consisting of core and elective training? 

Advanced training builds on the cognitive and practical skills acquired in basic training.

At the end of advanced training, trainees should be competent to provide at consultant level, unsupervised comprehensive medical care in paediatric medicine, or one or more of its subspecialities.

Fellowship of the RACP is awarded on satisfactory completion of examination and training requirements.

Do you participate in a continuing medical education programme to ensure your knowledge and skills are current?

In New Zealand paediatricians registered in a vocational scope will be required to participate in formal ongoing educational programmes such as the RACP Maintenance of Professional Standards Programme, which includes continuing professional development, teaching, research and quality assurance.