RACP Divisional Written Examination Teaching Program

Lectures

Consultant physicians deliver regular lectures throughout the year:

• February to May: Focus on core medical topics and practical approaches to common conditions such as acute coronary syndrome, diabetes mellitus, and common infections. These sessions help trainees prepare for the medical registrar role.

• June to December: Focus on more detailed topics to support exam preparation.

All lectures are teleconferenced to Bathurst Health Service, Ryde Hospital, and Tweed Valley Hospital, and recordings are available so trainees can review them later. 

Clinical Meetings and Grand Rounds

Trainees also learn through regular clinical meetings:

• Division of Medicine Meetings – Wednesdays, 1–2pm 
  Each medical department presents one Masterclass and one Morbidity and Mortality session each year.

• Medical Grand Rounds – Thursdays, 1–2pm 
  Each medical department presents at least twice per year.

• Renal education sessions – Fridays

Lunch (including vegetarian options) is provided at these sessions. Presentations are also teleconferenced to partner hospitals.

Trial Written Examinations

BPTs participate in the three New South Wales trial RACP Written Examinations.

They also receive past trial exam papers with answers and explanations to support their preparation.

Study Leave

Trainees are encouraged to take two weeks of study leave before sitting the RACP Written Examination.

This time can be used to attend one of the major revision courses:

• DeltaMed (Melbourne)

• Royal Prince Alfred BPT Revision Course (Sydney)

• University of Otago RACP DWE Revision Course (Dunedin)

Any additional study leave can be used for further courses or independent study.