The Specialist Training Program (STP) extends vocational training for specialist registrars into settings outside traditional metropolitan teaching hospitals, including regional, rural, remote and private facilities.

The National Program STP commenced in 2011, with further funding for all projects confirmed for the 2026 academic year. The Program is overseen by the National Program Steering Committee.


STP Support Projects and FATES

In addition to the STP funded programs, ACEM receives funding from the Australian Government’s Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (DHDA) for support projects and other initiatives through the National Program.
Specialist Training Placements and Support

The Specialist Training Program seeks to extend vocational training for specialist registrars (FACEM trainees) into settings outside traditional metropolitan teaching hospitals including regional, rural, remote and private facilities.

Integrated Rural Training Pipeline

The Integrated Rural Training Pipeline initiative aims to deliver a sustainable, Australian trained future medical workforce for regional, rural and remote communities.
Training More Specialist Doctors in Tasmania

The Training More Specialist Doctors in Tasmania initiative (Tasmanian Project), aims to support approved specialist Fellowship training undertaken and completed in Tasmania.
Emergency Medicine Education and Training

Emergency Medicine Education and Training (EMET) provides education, training and supervision to doctors and other health professionals working in emergency departments and emergency care services – particularly in rural, regional and remote Australia – who are not specifically trained in emergency medical care.
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