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Paediatrics Intensive Care

Paediatrics Intensive Care

Paediatrics Intensive Care

Your Pathway into Paediatrics Intensive Care training in North Queensland

Entry Requirements

Total Training Time

Total: 6 years (full-time), inclusive of 3 months (full-time) rural exposure (any discipline)

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

How To Apply

Advanced Training positions in Queensland are managed through the Intensive Care training pathway. It provides centralised selection and allocation of Intensive Care Medicine trainees to accredited Paediatrics Intensive Care Units in Queensland. Where possible, will arrange anaesthesia and medicine placements that are required as part of the training program. Individual training requirements, preferences and workforce demands are taken into account.

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