Train with RACGP

Duration

  • 3 years full time equivalent (FRACGP)
  • 4 years full time equivalent (FRACGP-RG)
  • 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 a Rural Generalist Fellowship (FRACGP-RG)

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.
  • For more information on the ACRRM Pathways, visit: https://www.acrrm.org.au/

Where can I train?

Armidale Rural Referral Hospital
(Armidale
NSW)
Ballina District Hospital
(Ballina
NSW)
Regional Hub:
Bathurst Health Service
(Bathurst
NSW)
Regional Hub:
Bega - South East Regional Hospital
(Bega
NSW)
Broken Hill Health Service
(Broken HIll
NSW)
Regional Hub:
Casino & District Memorial Hospital
(Casino
NSW)
Regional Hub:
Coffs Harbour Health Campus
(Coffs Harbour
NSW)
Dubbo Hospital
(Dubbo
NSW)
Regional Hub:
Goulburn Base Hospital
(Goulburn
NSW)
Grafton Base Hospital
(Grafton
NSW)
Griffith Base Hospital
(Griffith
NSW)
Regional Hub:
Lismore Base Hospital
(Lismore
NSW)
Regional Hub:
Maclean District Hospital
(Maclean
NSW)
Manning Base Hospital
(Taree
NSW)
Orange Health Service
(Orange
NSW)
Regional Hub:
Information from regionalmedicaltraining.com.au is intended as a summary to assist with career planning and has been developed by The South Eastern Regional Training Hubs Collaboration. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, details should be verified through the relevant Specialist College and health services. LAST UPDATED August 29, 2024