How to train as a General Pracitioner (GP) in Australia
As well as being registered to work as a doctor in Australia, to train as a GP in Australia, you also need to successfully apply for a position in a general practice training program.
Australia has two general practice colleges that award Fellowships and train most GP registrars – the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).
GPRA is the national independent peak body for future GPs. Our membership is free and we represent future GPs training under different GP training pathways across both GP Colleges and RVTS
The Australian General Practice Training Program (AGPT) is available through either College.
Through this pathway, the Australian Government funds your selected College to provide your training over 3-4 years.
The Independent pathway is available through ACRRM.
Through this pathway, all education and training is self-funded by the Registrar.
The Practice Experience Program Specialist (PEP SP) is available through the RACGP.
This pathway is for IMGs with a recognised overseas specialist qualification and involves 6 months of self-directed education and workplace based assessments.
The Fellowship Support Program (FSP) is available through the RACGP.
Through this pathway, all education and training is self-funded by the Registrar.
In addition, the Remote Vocational Training Scheme (RVTS), provides general practice training and is similar to the AGPT in that it provides vocational training towards Fellowship of either ACRRM and RACGP. However, RVTS training is delivered under a remote supervision model in rural, remote, and First Nations communities across Australia, as well as Aboriginal Medical Services.
