If you’re an Australian doctor, you’ve probably heard about CPD Homes. But what are they, and what does this mean for you and your registration process?

CPD Homes

The Medical Board of Australia now requires all doctors, with the exception of those in their first or second post-graduate year (PGY1-2, interns) and specialist trainees, to be members of a formally accredited CPD Home.

The only CPD Homes currently available for users are provided by the Australasian colleges to their members. Other non-college agencies will be accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC) to provide CPD Home services during 2023.

A CPD Home is a program that outlines specific objectives for your learning in any one year. There are core requirements that are consistent across all CPD Homes, including those provided by the colleges. These include :

A documented Personal Development Plan (PDP) for the current 12 month period
The completion of at least 50 hours of CPD activities, which are comprised of :
- a minimum of 12.5 hours of learning activities
- a minimum of 5 hours of Reviewing Performance
- a minimum of 5 hours of Measuring Outcomes
- a combined total of 25 hours for Monitoring Performance and Measuring Outcomes
- the remaining time can be taken from any of the three categories

Where can I find a CPD Home?

CPD Homes can only be accredited by the Australian Medical Council. At the time of writing, only the Australasian colleges are operating CPD Homes. It is expected that many non-colleges will be accredited as CPD Homes during 2023, providing options for junior doctors and career medical officers (CMOs) across Australia.

When do I need a CPD Home by?

2023 is a transition year from the old Medical Board of Australia guidelines to the new requirements. You do not need to register with a CPD Home until 2024.

Is Osler a CPD Home?

Osler is currently in the process of accreditation by the AMC, with a result expected in August.

All Osler content and portfolio features are free and available to use, so you can try it out in preparation for 2024. Any data you input can be easily exported at any time.

Do I need to use my college CPD Home if I’m a specialist?

You can use any CPD Home you choose, as long as it meets the Specialist High-level Requirements over and above the generic criteria listed above. Each college has defined the Specialist High-level Requirements for that specialty.

If you choose a non-college CPD Home you will need to check carefully to ensure that it meets the Specialist High-level Requirements.