Our Training Program

Why RiPE? Here at ECMN we recognise that the leap from Resident to Registrar is often daunting for many Junior Doctors. The RiPE program (The ResIdent to Physician Registrar Education) is designed to prepare trainees for possible scenarios that they are likely to encounter in their first weeks as a medical registrar, and equip them with tools, strategies and guidelines to assist them. RiPE is a 10 week program that combines case-based discussions, online resource sharing and lectures. It is run from October to December in the year prior to you starting as a BPT.  All lectures are video-conferenced live, as well as recorded for viewing at a later date, accessible from your computer, tablet or mobile phone from anywhere in the world.  Below is an example of a program layout covering the various following topics in both clinical and professional development: Clinical Case – Weekly Case Example: Week 1 & 2: Cardiology: The Acute Coronary Syndromes; Arrhythmias Week 3 & 4: Respiratory: Respiratory Failure and Non-Invasive Ventilation Week 5 & 6: Neurology: Stroke Syndromes; Dizziness; Status Epilepticus Week 7: Endocrinology: Diabetic Emergencies Week 8: Gastroenterology: Haematemesis Week 9: Geriatrics: An approach to Delirium Week 10: Infectious Diseases: Sepsis of unknown origin; Encephalitis & Meningitis Professional Case Examples: Week 1: Preparing to be a BPT Week 2: Leading a Team Week 3: Time Management & Organising your Day Week 4: Difficult patient conversations Week 5: How to Debrief Week 6: Looking after yourself & keeping healthy Week 7: Looking out for your peers – warning signs & getting help Week 8: Making the most of a Mentor Week 9: Managing conflict in the workplace Week 10: Planning the 2 years ahead

The written examination program consists of:  

Lecture series commencing at the start of your first year as a BPT

• Lectures are delivered during protected teaching time on Wednesdays
• Lectures are video-conferenced live to all our sites
• Access to the same lecturers regardless of rotation
• Lecture program complements the RACP Physician Education Program Series

Intensive MCQ Review Sessions in the final months leading up to the exam.

Allocated study leave to attend one of the four revision courses currently available

Personalised tutorials with consultants from all subspecialities

The Clinical Exam Preparation Program starts immediately after the results of the written examination are released. Each ECMN BPT is expected to participate in:

• Introduction to RACP Clinical Exam - Intensive
• Masterclasses on Clinical Examination in all major subspecialties
• Weekly rostered long cases with Consultants
• Weekly rostered short cases with Advanced Trainees
• Weekly Neurology teaching
• Group long cases on specialty topics
• Saturday trial examinations at Prince of Wales Hospital, with further trial exam days held at Port Macquarie and Shellharbour Hospitals.

Specialty short case evenings in Neurology, Rheumatology, Cardiology and Respiratory Medicine

Year 1 and 2 BPTs are expected to act as Examination Assistants at one of our exam-sites (POWH, PMBH) to familiarise them with the Clinical Exam process.

Our consistently higher than the NSW and national average results are a testament to our excellent training program. 

Year	Clinical	Written
2024	TBC	100%
2023	90%	87%
2022	100%	100%
2021	93%	94%
2020	100%	94%
2019	89%	88%
2018	76%	100%
2017	95%	88%
2016	95%	82%
2015	94%	84%
2014	95%	82%
2013	88%	82%
2012	100%	90%
2011	83%	95%
Average	92%	90%

After passing the Written and Clinical exam, your next aim will be to attain an Advanced Training position.

We provide tutorials on writing curriculum vitaes, how to sit an interview, and provide personalised review and support for our trainees.

The ECMN also has a mentoring program, to help give you one-to-one access to an advanced trainee or consultant, to help guide you on your training journey.