About the RACP

The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) is the professional medical College of over 17,000 physicians and 8,000 trainee physicians, often referred to as specialists, in Australia and New Zealand.

Through the RACP, specialists:

Educate

Provide accredited specialist training to trainee doctors who have completed their medical degree and wish to further specialise as physicians in Australia or New Zealand.
Provide continuing professional development and education for specialists who have completed their physician training and have become Fellows of the RACP.
Assess Overseas Trained Physicians who wish to practise as physicians in Australia or New Zealand
Hold events including conferences, training sessions and continuing professional development workshops.
Provide opportunities for physicians and trainee physicians to connect as a community of physicians in Australia and New Zealand

Advocate

For healthcare policies that promote the interests of our profession, our patients and our communities