Training Program

The AFOEM training program is based on the principle of self-directed learning. The trainee is responsible for their own progress through the competency based program.

The program aims to integrate a wide experience in occupational and environmental medicine practice with a range of activities to assist trainees to gain the necessary skills to pass each assessment component in order to gain Fellowship.

Components of assessment are:

• Written examination 
• Clinical examination 
• Research project 
• Presentation for the Ramazzini Prize
  

Trainees have 10 years in which to complete all components of the assessment criteria.

Intake dates

There are only two intakes into the program annually:

• 30 November for commencement on1 January OR 
• 31 May for commencement on 1 July.