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Sport and Exercise Medicine

Sport and Exercise Medicine

Sport and Exercise Medicine

Your Pathway into Sport and Exercise Medicine training in North Queensland

Entry Requirements

  • General medical registration
  • Completion of PGY3
  • Citizen or permanent resident of Australia or New Zealand
  • Completion of the Australian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians (ACSEP) Entrance Examination
  • Complete foundation training: three years of general medical and surgical experience since graduation from an undergraduate medical degree.
    It is recommended that trainees spend time in following posts:
    - General Medical Unit
    - Accident and Emergency Unit
    - An orthopaedic service dealing mainly in sports medicine related orthopaedics or trauma
  • Refer to the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians for further information on selection and/or eligibility

Total Training Time

Total: 4 years (full-time)

> Maximum of 4 years in one training post

How To Apply

Applicants who have met all of the perquisites for the Sport and Exercise Medicine Training Program will be asked to complete an Application Form and populate their CV in an ACSEP predefined CV template. Applicants apply directly to the College to gain entry into the training program.

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