Resources designed to help Overseas Trained Physicians (OTP) prepare for practice in Australia and connect with peers.

Note: Access to these resources are currently available for Overseas Trained Physicians only. Please ensure that you are logging in using your user ID and password. If you are unable to access the resource, or don't have access and feel that you should, please contact

Australian Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori Cultural Competence and Cultural Safety

Self enrolment
Self-paced learning
2.5 hrs
CPD Category 1

Supporting the provision of culturally competent and culturally safe, best practice medicine for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori patients through reflection on the physician’s own cultural values and recognition of their influence on professional practice.

  • Introduction to Cultural Competence and Cultural Safety
  • Applying Cultural Competence and Cultural Safety Frameworks
  • Indigenous Context
  • What's Next?

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OTP Connect

Community forum
OTP only

An online forum that enables you to connect with your colleagues, share ideas, and explore topics of interest, while keeping you informed about the latest news and events. If you're new to this forum, take a moment to explore the community, introduce yourself, and jump into the discussions that interest you most.

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Overseas Trained Physicians Orientation

Self-paced learning
OTP only
2.5 hrs
CPD Category 1

Developed for Overseas Trained Physicians (OTP), with a focus on the Australian healthcare environment, this resource has been designed to prepare you for practice in Australia.
Enrolments after 2 Dec 2022 are eligible to access this resource.

  • Australian healthcare system and broader health context
  • Professional skills and practice
  • Ethics, quality and safety
  • The RACP and important resources

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