So you want to become and emergency physician Dr Alex Markwell FACEM Director of Emergency Medicine Training RBWH Training Program 2 years basic training BEFORE registering with the college PGY1&2 1 year provisional training (PGY3) Usually do primary exams this year At least 6 months ED need 3x structured references Can do this as the ED SHO year Training Program Primary exam Anatomy Pathology Physiology Pharmacology 4 written papers & combined viva combined written & viva Training Program Advanced training (min 4 years) 6mth critical care (Anaesthetics/ICU) 6mth discretionary 6mth non-ED Remainder ED (30mth) 6mth tertiary 6mth urban 6mth paeds Training Program Fellowship exam Written (any time after 12mth advanced training ED) OSCE within last 12mths of advanced training Consultant-level knowledge and skills Can split written & OSCE What do you need to do? Consider ED SHO job in PGY3 RBWH, PAH, QEII, Mackay etc Have a mentor help you review your CV Are you well balanced i.e. clinical, teaching, practical skills etc Talk to a DEMT early! Want to know more?DEMTs Registrars