Become A Breast Physician
Pathway to Fellowship
The new training program of the ASBP was introduced in 2024. Learning remains workplace-based, under a supervisor/s, in an apprenticeship model. The main changes are a reduction in training time, from 5 to 3 years full-time equivalent, and the assessment style, which is workplace-based rather than relying on final barrier exams.
The Pathway to Fellowship allows trainees to progress at their own pace through a number of modules, divided into A: Clinical Diagnosis and Management in Breast Medicine and B: Breast Imaging and Practical Skills Acquisition.
The curriculum is competency-based and evidence of progress is required to be submitted to the ASBP every 6 months in the form of a standardised Learning Portfolio and completed Workplace-based Assessment forms, which include imaging exercises, case-based discussions, and supervisor assessment of clinical and procedural skills.
A Board approval process and candidate interview is the culmination of the pathway. Fees apply for initial registration as a trainee, and an annual document review fee covers each year of training.
Fellowship of ASBP does not give you access to any additional MBS rebates. It does however give you recognition of training in breast medicine that is well regarded by BreastScreen, by private diagnostic clinics, by breast surgeons and by multi-disciplinary teams in public hospitals.
To learn more, please download the documents at the bottom of this page and read the sections which cover Breast Physician training in detail.
If you have questions which remain unanswered please email your query addressed to the Chair of Education at asbp@amaq.com.au
Please note that you must be an Associate Member of the ASBP in order to register for training.