Australasian College of Dermatologists (ACD)

Trainees in the program undertake four years of practical training in accredited clinical settings under the supervision of practicing dermatologists in NSW, ACT, QLD, SA, VIC, NT and WA. Trainees are rotated through different positions in the course of the four years and have experience in city, rural, large and small hospital practice. There is the opportunity to apply to train overseas for one year. Trainees also have access to a range of other online resources which complement the training program. College holds an Annual Scientific Meeting. Trainees complete assessments on a regular basis with a Fellowship exam in 4th year.

Upon successful completion of the training course, graduands will receive their FACD at the conferring ceremony at the Annual Scientific Meeting. A majority of dermatologists work in private practice, but also provide their services to hospitals and volunteer in remote areas of Australia. A number continue in research and academia.

1. Complete a university medical degree registerable in Australia
2. Complete a minimum 2 years post university medical experience

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Indigenous Entry Pathways Description

To help build the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specialist dermatology workforce, the College offers a designated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dermatology training position for an applicant who meets the requirements of selection into the training program. This position is funded by the Australian Government’s Specialist Training Program (STP). Applicants for the training position must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be accepted as such by the community in which they live.

Information available on the College website.

Key Dates

Applications: Usually open in mid-February and closing in early April each year for admission into the program the following year. Applications cost $1600. Fee relief may be available in some circumstances.

Fellowship Exams occur from June to August.

Training handbook details can be found on the website:

Placement Requirements

Trainees are required to complete 46 weeks per year for 4 years (or pro rata equivalent) in an accredited training position. This could be rural/regional/suburban sites in private or public settings. Clinical Training means time spent working in clinics and on the wards, with responsibility for patients and other Training Program activities as directed and expected by the Director of Training (DoT), Supervisors of Training (SoT) and Clinical Supervisors (CS).

Assessment details can be found here.

Cost of course and related fees can be found here.

Indigenous Mentoring Programs, networks, support programs etc

College also has information on the website about Indigenous engagement and a Reconciliation Action Plan.

College Scholarships

The Australasian College of Dermatologists has established an award for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students/junior doctors to attend the College’s Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM).  

Financial Assistance