General practitioners (GPs) who wish to consider specialty training in palliative medicine may do so through the Royal Australian College of Physicians' Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine. Those with specialist recognition from the RACGP or another college can apply for entry to the training program.

A six month Clinical Diploma in Palliative Medicine, involving a clinical attachment with a palliative care service, is also available through the Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine.

Shorter, funded clinical attachments can be arranged through the Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach (PEPA). These placements are followed up with a project undertaken by the participant in their own workplace. PEPA attachments are eligible for CPD points from Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).

Other options for continuing education in palliative care include:

• Short courses
• Web based learning
• Formal qualifications
  A number of postgraduate courses are available for GPs to obtain additional qualifications in palliative care and related areas.

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This page was created on 26 May 2009 and is due for review in May 2011.