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07 Feb 2018

How to Apply

In 2018, we introduced a standards-based selection process to actively select doctors into the FACEM Training Program. Here you can find all the information you need about the application process.

06 Nov 2024

2025 Selection into FACEM Training Information (Session 2)

ACEM will be running two online information sessions, for doctors who are thinking of applying for selection into the FACEM Training Program during the 2025 application rounds.

17 Dec 2020

FACEM Trainees Enrolled or Transitioned From 2022

The FACEM Training Program is for medical practitioners who wish to specialise in emergency medicine. Successful completion qualifies practitioners for registration as a Specialist Emergency Physician in Australia and New Zealand and the award of Fellowship of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine.

23 May 2023

Where Can I Do My Training?

Trainees in the FACEM Training Program can complete their training at a range of different sites that are accredited and approved as suitable for both ED and Non-ED training.

06 Feb 2018

How the FACEM Training Program works

The FACEM Training Program is a minimum 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.

03 May 2023

Transition FAQs

General Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the transition to the revised FACEM training program.

01 Mar 2018

Policy for Transition from the FACEM Training Program to Non-Specialis

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09 Feb 2018

Transition from FACEM Training

If you withdraw from the FACEM Training Program, you have the opportunity to receive recognition of prior learning for your training and complete either the ACEM Emergency Medicine Certificate (EMC), Associateship in Intermediate Emergency Medicine or Associateship in Advanced Emergency Medicine.

22 Feb 2018

Examinations

The FACEM Training Program involves sitting both a Primary and a Fellowship Examination.

20 Nov 2017

Training

The Emergency Medicine FACEM Training program equips emergency practitioners to become consultants in emergency medicine. The program is flexible, can be undertaken within five years, and provides trained supervisors, relevant assessments and robust examination.