How to apply

Applications for the March 2025 intake are now open.

How to apply for the Certificate of Postgraduate Training in Clinical Psychiatry (the Certificate).

Collect details of your qualifications and experience

medical degree
medical registration
membership of a specialist medical college
patient opportunity
previous experience
provision of care to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander populations (if any)

Get a signed letter from your employer

Organise a letter from your employer certifying that they are supportive of you completing the Certificate and confirming that a RANZCP Certificate Supervisor is available to observe consultations for learning and assessment purposes.

Employer learning declaration letter [PDF; 428 KB]

Documents will be accepted for upload in the following file formats - pdf, jpeg, png, docx.
Only documents in English will be accepted.

Pay the application fee

Pay the $250 application fee, (VISA or Mastercard accepted). Please note this fee is not refundable, whether you are accepted or not.

Complete the online form

There is a two-step process where you will initially create a RANZCP account, then log in to complete the online form.

Start your application

Your application will be reviewed by the Certificate for Postgraduate Training in Clinical Psychiatry Committee.
If prioritisation into the program is required, it will be based on the Certificate prioritisation guideline.
You will receive notification by email of the outcome of your application. Please check your junk or spam folders to ensure you don't miss communications from the RANZCP.
To stay informed or find out more about the Certificate, please contact us.

Contact

Tel. 1800 337 448
certpsychhelp@ranzcp.org