The knowledge base is implied by the objectives of the training modules and relevant appendices out-lined in later sections. 2.6 General structures of training programs and training points Because sexual health medicine is generally inadequately taught in Australasian medical schools, it is often a 'mature' career choice of medical graduates who have trained in other disciplines. However, this brings with it the advantage that sexual health medicine enjoys a rich amalgamation of disciplines which the College wishes to foster. 2.6.1 Dual Fellowship trainees Trainees who intend to train in both sexual health medicine and another discipline are advised to consult the Board of Censors of both colleges as early as possible as to how they may be able to maximise the level of cross-accreditation of training from each college that can be achieved. Sexual Health Medicine trainees Sexual health medicine trainees will initially undertake a core training program of three to four years duration, at the end of which they must successfully complete the written examination.
Core training is followed by an advanced training program of one to two years duration.
Before embarking on advanced training candidates must seek the prior approval of the Board of Censors for their submitted program. The oral examination is taken in the final year of advanced training. The point system allows for the gaining of over 225 points per year if the trainee is, for example, also doing a coursework degree or diploma principally in the evenings in addition to their clinical training during working hours, or is working in a position with heavy overtime commitments. Listed below are the maximum and minimum number of training points accreditable in the various disciplines. At least 113 points must be accrued in HIV medicine and at least 347 points managing patients with common STIs.