RACP Requirements
We encourage all BPTs to remain on top of their RACP requirements during this difficult time through the COVID-19 pandemic.
All previous training requirements remain in place for both BPTs and ATs at this stage
The RACP have previously encouraged all trainees to continue to meet their course and education requirements
Please refer to the RACP website for further developments and information around this topic
RACP fees are still due on the same schedule, with part payments due in May and October as per previous years
RACP training requirements and education requirements (mini-CX, etc) also remain on the same schedule
RACP is trialling written exams on two occasions throughout the calendar year - we will await further information about whether this will become a permanent fixture
"It remains the responsibility of each individual trainee to ensure their fees and training requirements remain up to date and on time"
COVID Impacts
As we hopefully become more familiar with temporary lockdowns and restrictions, there has finally been a renewed focus on Basic Physician Trainee education and career progression.
As discussed in previous posts, we anticipate that the RACP Written Examinations will continue as planned.
Unfortunately, the RACP clinical examinations continue to be at the mercy of local outbreaks with frequent postponements.
We can all acknowledge that this will have a tremendous impact on BPTs and ATs
BPT Well Being
These have been unprecedented and incredibly stressful times for BPTs, both at the forefront of treating a pandemic, but also with your own careers and lives on hold
No doubt that this will take an impact on the mental health of many trainees
We hope you can finally see some light at the end of the tunnel, and wish you all the best of luck with ongoing study and examinations as training slowly returns to normal
Please reach out to your friends, family, colleagues or supervisors should you find yourself in need. There are many confidential support lines available for those in need