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Intensive Care Medicine

Intensive Care Medicine

Intensive Care Medicine

Your Pathway into Intensive Care Medicine training in North Queensland

Entry Requirements

  • General medical registration
  • Completion of PGY2
  • Registration with the College of Intensive Care Medicine of Australia and New Zealand  (CICM) or eligible to register after completing six months of experience in a CICM accredited unit 
  • Refer to the Queensland Health website for further information on selection and/or eligibility

Total Training Time

Total: 6 years (Full time)

  • Foundation Training: 6 months (undertaken prior to selection into the program)
  • Core Training:  24 months
  • Clinical Anaesthesia: 12 months
  • Clinical Medicine: 12 months
  • Elective: 6 months
  • Transition Year: 12 months
  • Elective: 6 months

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the Queensland Health Resident Medical Officer (RMO) campaign. In Queensland, Intensive Care training positions are managed through the Queensland Intensive Care Training Pathway.

Applicants must also register with the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM) to become a CICM trainee

Disclaimer: The information provided on this website aims to assist medical students and doctors in training with medical career planning. While every effort has been made to ensure the information is current and accurate, all details should be verified through the relevant Specialist College.

NQRTH is an initiative of the Australian Government's Integrated Rural Training Pipeline (IRTP) and is facilitated by James Cook University in partnership with public and private hospitals, Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC), health services, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) and GP clinics.

Cairns region
(07) 4226 8187

Central West region
(07) 4764 1547

Mackay region
(07) 4885 7122

North West region
(07) 4764 1547

Torres and Cape region
(07) 4095 6103

Townsville region
(07) 4781 3424