Selected feedback from Weekly Teaching Programme participants
The course begins on 4 June 2026 and continues through 28 January 2027. The teaching programme is delivered every Thursday afternoon from 2-4pm (NZ time) during these months. Lecture recordings are uploaded on the website every Friday and remain available until the Divisional Clinical Exam in 2027.
Live lectures via Zoom, as well as video recordings of the lectures viewed at your convenience!
NZ$2,950 (including GST) for AU-based trainees
Registration for the FRACP Weekly Teaching Programme is now open and we will accept registrations until the end of October 2026. Late registrations may be accepted; however, the cost and length of access will not change.
Please contact the programme coordinator first if you are interested in these options, as Ts & Cs apply.
Arum Jung
FRACP Training Programme Coordinator
Department of Paediatrics: Child and Youth Health, The University of Auckland
Email: fracpadmin@auckland.ac.nz
The University of Auckland Department of Paediatrics established this annual course in 1988. It provides an intensive two-week review programme specifically designed to support trainees preparing for the FRACP Part 1 Written Examination.
The course is delivered by over 60 experienced paediatric clinicians from Starship Child Health and hospitals throughout New Zealand. Each year, the programme is comprehensively reviewed and updated to reflect current clinical practice and examination trends, combining focused topic reviews with integrated MCQ discussion throughout the course.
The course is offered in a hybrid format, allowing participants to attend either in person or online via Zoom. Most lecture slides are provided electronically, and participants receive access to the dedicated teaching website, where lecture recordings from the course are available throughout the access period until the Divisional Clinical Examination.
Over many years, the programme has developed a strong reputation for its high-quality teaching, practical examination focus, and consistently positive participant feedback. Many trainees have also reported that the course made a valuable contribution to their examination preparation and success.
To maximise participant engagement and support, places for the in-person attendance option are limited. As the course is frequently oversubscribed, early registration is strongly recommended.
If you have previously received an unsuccessful examination result and are considering enrolling, please contact the Programme Coordinator for further discussion.
Selected feedback from Intensive Two Week Course
“The quality of most lectures was very, very high and most focused on high yield topics which is incredibly helpful. Lots of questions and case solving, not just content!! Pretty much all the content discussed was relevant to the exam.”
“Very organised and on time, learnt so much new content and enjoyed the relevance of the topics/ discussions for the exam (especially talking about recent research and evidence that may be in our exams). All the lecturers and convenors were wonderful.”
“Exam-focused content, case and question-based learning, interactive, engaging speakers, excellent slides with just the right amount of detail!”
“Well organised. Option to learn in person or from home via Zoom so great flexibility. Great effort spent to include zoom participants and make sure questions are answered”
“Comprehensive and aimed to be directly related to exam”
“Most of the speakers very engaging and approachable.”
“I enjoyed the case-based approach that most speakers employed with lots of practice exam questions.”
“I appreciated the lecturers breaking down complex concepts into something simple/ easy to understand.”
“Exam focused! High yield. Relevant.”
Prof Cass Byrnes
Dr Susie Cunningham
Arum Jung
This course will run from 12pm on Sunday, 22 November to Friday, 4 December 2026 (with no lecture on Saturday and Sunday, 28 - 29 November).
Building 507-G007
School of Medicine
Grafton Campus, The University of Auckland
28 Park Avenue, Grafton, Auckland
This course will also be provided virtually via Zoom.
In-person: NZ$3,900 (including GST)
Online: NZ$2,950 (including GST)
We also offer a package deal for those signing up for both the Weekly Teaching Programme and the Intensive Two Week Course in the same year. Please contact the programme coordinator if you are interested in this option, as Tc & Cs apply.
Registrations are now open. Please visit the course webpage to access full course information and the Eligibility & Study Options Registration Form. Please note that registrations for the in-person attendance option close at 6:00pm NZST (4:00pm AEST) on Wednesday, 15 July 2026. Online registrations will remain open after this date, subject to availability.
Click here to view the Course Programme 2025
Arum Jung
FRACP Training Programme Coordinator
Department of Paediatrics: Child and Youth Health, The University of Auckland
Email: fracpadmin@auckland.ac.nz
This is an online course. You will be granted access to the electronic course materials for the entire lecture series from 2025. Once registered, within 3 working days, we will send you your login ID and password to view the lecture slides and videos from either Weekly Teaching Programme 2025 (option 1) or Intensive Two-Week Course 2025 (option 2). You can also sign up to access both courses (option 3) and receive a discount. Details for each option are as below. Please choose one of the options when registering.
You will have access to the course materials until 31 Oct 2026. Your access to the course materials will not be extended should you change your mind about when you will be sitting your exam. Your credentials and access to the course materials will be disabled end-of-day 31 Oct 2026.
Access the entire lecture series of FRACP Paediatric Part 1 Weekly Teaching Programme 2025, which includes 5 practice MCQ exams (32 questions each), 1 practice MCQ exam of all topics (50 questions), and Paper 1 and 2 MCQ practice exams (50 questions each) with detailed feedback/explanations provided. These are all new questions written by our question writers. Please contact the programme coordinator to learn more about the session topics covered from 5 June 2025 – 29 January 2026 (55 x 1-hour topic presentations).
Selected feedback from Weekly Teaching Programme participants
"The weekly course really helped break down what felt like an overwhelming exam and made it feel much more achievable. I'm so relieved to have passed."
"The structured, week-by-week format helped me stay on track with my study while working. It has also allowed me to approach revision more efficiently closer to the exam."
"The practice exams and detailed feedback sessions helped me identify gaps in my knowledge and understand different approaches to answering questions."
"The program was exceptionally well organised, with easy access to materials and flexible options that supported my exam preparation."
Access the entire lecture series of FRACP Paediatric Part 1 Intensive Two-Week Course 2025. Please contact the programme coordinator to learn more about the session topics covered during 16 - 28 November 2025. We also provide one MCQ practice exam (50 questions, same as MCQ#6 provided through the Weekly Teaching Programme) with detailed feedback/explanations.
Selected feedback from Intensive Two Week Course
“The quality of most lectures was very, very high and most focused on high yield topics which is incredibly helpful. Lots of questions and case solving, not just content!! Pretty much all the content discussed was relevant to the exam.”
“Very organised and on time, learnt so much new content and enjoyed the relevance of the topics/ discussions for the exam (especially talking about recent research and evidence that may be in our exams). All the lecturers and convenors were wonderful.”
“Exam focused content, case and question-based learning, interactive, engaging speakers, excellent slides with just the right amount of detail!”
“Well organised. Option to learn in person or from home via Zoom so great flexibility. Great effort spent to include zoom participants and make sure questions are answered”
“Comprehensive and aimed to be directly related to exam”
“Most of the speakers very engaging and approachable.”
“I enjoyed the case-based approach that most speakers employed with lots of practice exam questions.”
“I appreciated the lecturers breaking down complex concepts into something simple/ easy to understand.”
“Exam focused! High yield. Relevant.”
Access the entire lecture series of FRACP Paediatric Part 1 Weekly Teaching Programme 2025 and Intensive Two-Week Course 2025. Discount is applied.
Option 1 or 2: NZ$2,600 (including GST)
Option 3: NZ$3,900 (including GST)
Registration is now open on the University of Auckland Short Courses platform. We will accept registrations until the end of July 2026. Late registrations may be considered; however, the course fee and access period will remain the same.
Arum Jung
FRACP Training Programme Coordinator
Department of Paediatrics: Child and Youth Health, The University of Auckland
Email: fracpadmin@auckland.ac.nz
