3-4 years full time (RACGP) or 4 years full time (ACRRM)
Offers flexible training options
Entry
Minimum PGY1+
Rotations in Medicine, Surgery and Emergency
Training
The RACGP Training Program is structured over three years:
12 months Hospital Training
18 months (3 x 6-month terms) in RACGP accredited general practices
6 months Extended Skills
A further 12 months Advanced Rural Skills Training (ARST) may be completed in an approved discipline to lead to Fellowship in Advanced Rural General Practice (FARGP)
The ACRRM Training Program is structured over four years:
36 months Core Generalist Training (CGT) in ACRRM accredited facilities (which must include a minimum of 6 months in community primary care, 6 months in hospital and emergency care and 12 months rural/remote experience)
12 months in Advanced Specialised Training (AST) in an approved discipline
Other
There are five general practice training pathways in Australia:
Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) Program
Remote Vocational Training Scheme (RVTS)
ACRRM Independent (self-funded) pathway
ACRRM Rural Generalist Training Scheme
RACGP’s Practice Experience Program
Deciding which fellowship to undertake (RACGP, ACRRM or joint) is a personal decision. Fellowship of both Colleges is recognised by Medicare Australia.
Both colleges offer accreditation as a General Practitioner and Rural Generalist.
Information from regionalmedicaltraining.com.au is intended as a summary to assist with career planning and has been developed by the Southern Regional Training Hub Alliance. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, details should be verified through the relevant Specialist College and health services. LAST UPDATED March 9, 2022