General Practice

Duration

  • 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
  • Click here to read the RACGP and ACCRM joint statement on training pathways

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 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 February 20, 2023