FSP registrar newsletter

Welcome to the second Fellowship Support Program (FSP) quarterly newsletter for 2026. Read on for all the latest updates, news and insights from the FSP team.  

Your RLO team

Your FSP Registrar Liaison Officer (RLO) team – Dr Heather Barnett and Dr Khatijah Khalilur Rahman – is a valuable resource for you throughout your Fellowship journey. As current FSP registrars themselves, they’re here to provide peer advice, information and support to FSP registrars and represent your interests. 

We’re pleased to welcome Heather back from leave and extend our sincere thanks to Dr Jennie Sansom for stepping in to support you in her absence. 

You can reach out to the FSP RLO team at fsprlo@racgp.org.au.

Training program updates

2026.2 term commencing 6 July 

The 2026.2 term in the FSP will begin on Monday 6 July and conclude on 1 January 2027. Keep an eye on your inbox for notification of upcoming program requirements for the new term. Your new term invoice was sent on 1 June, with an option to pay in instalments if required. 

We also look forward to welcoming our new GPT1 registrars from the 2026.2 cohort into the program as they commence their training. 


Change in circumstances  

Considering changing your supervisor or training site? Don’t forget that your new training site and supervisor must both be RACGP-accredited before a request can be approved, and your supervisor must be accredited at your nominated site. You’ll find a list of FSP accredited training sites here, to be used in conjunction with the AGPT accredited sites list.  

A reminder that your supervisor is permitted to supervise a maximum of three registrars from any program at any one time. 

You’ll need to complete the change in circumstances request form in the FSP portal. Refer to the FSP change in circumstance instructions if you need help finding or completing the form. 

Fellowship exams

GPE guarantee dates – 2027.1 AKT/KFP  

You must have a valid general practice experience (GPE) assessment outcome to enrol and remain enrolled in the RACGP Fellowship exams. If you may be eligible to sit the 2027.1 Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) and Key Feature Problem (KFP) exams and will require a GPE assessment, you’ll need to submit a complete application by 5.00 pm (AEST) on Friday 19 June 2026. 

You’ll find more information on GPE assessment application on our website.  

Please note: if an incomplete submission is received, requiring further documentation, we’re unable to guarantee the timeframe and your exam enrolment may be withdrawn.   


Clinical Competency Exam (CCE) 2026.2 

If you may be eligible to enrol in the 2026.2 CCE, mark your diary and check your eligibility – enrolments will open on 30 July and close at 5.00 pm (AEST) on 31 August 2026. Refer to the exam enrolment webpage for details.  


Exam preparation webinars – save the dates 

This year's national exam preparation sessions will be delivered as live webinars – a change from the pre-recorded format used in recent years. The webinars are intended for registrars sitting the 2026.2 CCE and 2027.1 AKT/KFP. 

• CCE preparation webinar – Thursday 6 August, 7.30 pm (AEST) 
• AKT and KFP preparation webinar – Thursday 3 September, 7.30 pm (AEST) 

Both sessions will be recorded and available on demand. Registration for the 2026.2 CCE preparation webinar is now open via the ‘Exam preparation toolkit’ on gplearning. Registration for the AKT and KFP preparation webinar will open on 6 July, following the completion of the 2026.2 AKT/KFP exam. 


Exam preparation resources 

Preparing for Fellowship exams? The RACGP exam preparation toolkit on gplearning brings all exam preparation and support resources together in one easy-to-navigate course. We’ve also extended access to the entire 2023 SAPT catalogue until March 2027, giving you more time to use these resources. 


Support and wellbeing resources during exams  

With exams just around the corner, it’s important to make time for your wellbeing alongside your study commitments.    

Visit our RACGP Wellbeing Hub for practical resources, self-care strategies and support services designed to help during exam time. The GP Support Program and Drs4Drs are also available for confidential support whenever needed.    

Remember, your wellbeing is important and support is here throughout this demanding period. 

Updated RACGP training policies

New versions of several RACGP training policies took effect on 5 May, superseding previous versions:  

• Training Programs Entry Policy (V7)  
• Withdrawal Policy (V6)  
• Training Transfer Policy (V4)  

These updates include improvements to clarity and consistency, along with some changes that may be relevant to you – particularly around training transfers (including transfers to RVTS) and expectations aligned with the Membership Code of Conduct.   

For more information on these and other recent policy updates, visit our website.

Upcoming events

GPADD 2026 early bird registrations now open until 19 July  

Join us on 28–29 August in Melbourne for the 2026 General Practice in Addiction (GPADD) Conference.   

The 2026 GPADD Conference brings together GPs and health professionals for two days of practical, evidence-based learning in alcohol and other drug (AOD) care. You’ll build practical skills and connect with peers across the health sector.  

This year’s theme, ‘The bread and butter of alcohol and other drugs in general practice’, highlights the central role of primary care in addiction management and focuses on practical strategies for everyday consultations. 

Read the full program here and secure your ticket today.

The 2026 GPADD Conference is a CPD-approved activity of 11 EA, 2.5 RP and 5 MO hours. 

Connect and reflect: South-eastern NSW networking events 

The RACGP is proud to partner with Coordinaire PHN (South Eastern NSW) and ACRRM to bring you a series of relaxed networking events designed to foster connections within the region’s GP community. These events are open to GPs, registrars and supervisors, with junior medical officers and medical students also welcome to attend.  

Event details are below. To register, click on the name of the location you'd like to attend. Please contact events@coordinare.org.au if you have any questions or need help registering. 

Your say: AI scribes in GP training

Are you an FSP registrar (GPT2 or above) who has trained both with – and without – an AI scribe? Current AGPT registrar Dr Gareth Morgan is leading a study at Macquarie University to uncover how AI scribes are shaping GP training, and he’s keen to learn from your experience. 

Your insights will help inform how this technology supports (or challenges) registrar learning and clinical decision-making. Participation involves a short survey and a focus group, and you’ll receive a $100 gift card for your time. 

Find out more and express your interest here. 

GPs in training wellbeing

Prioritise your own health 

It’s essential as a GP in training to prioritise your own health. Always remember, you're a person first and a doctor second – your health matters too.

Take the RACGP wellbeing self-assessment tool to reflect on your personal and professional wellbeing and identify practical self-care actions. The activity can be completed within minutes, is confidential, and will provide you with a personalised wellbeing report.   

It can be helpful to take this wellbeing report along to check-ups with your own GP.  If you don’t have a GP, contact the Doctors' National Health Line on 1800 006 888 to be connected with one in your local area.

We're here to help

If you need any support, you can reach out to us via fspadmin@racgp.org.au or call 1800 472 247.