Information relating to ACEM’s accredited Non-ED Special Skills placements and some Non-ED specialities that are accredited by other specialist colleges (which ACEM will credit towards FACEM Training requirements) can be found here:
There are two rounds each year and applicants may apply in either Round 1 or Round 2. Applicants may submit one application per year only.
1. You must have one of the following:
2. You must have one of the following:
3. You must have one of the following:
*Your registration must have no suspension, condition, restriction or undertaking imposed that limits you having unconditional medical registration in Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand. If you cannot meet this eligibility criteria, you may apply via the Exceptional Circumstances and Special Consideration Policy (PDF) to have your application for Selection into FACEM Training considered.
4. You must be able to fulfil the requirements of the training program.
5. You must be in at least your third postgraduate year (PGY3).
6. You must have completed the following as a minimum:
At least one of your non-ED placements must have been completed during or after PGY2. Non-ED placements may have been completed in PGY1 and/or overseas.
Overseas Trained Specialists and Overseas Specialists in Training in emergency medicine can have their skills recognised in Australasia by undertaking the requirements of the International Medical Specialist Programs.
The FACEM Training Program is a five-year training program. It can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis. The training program includes structured training and education, work-place based assessments, research requirements and examinations.