2026.2 placement process open

The RACGP placement process for 2026.2 has begun, with the training site capacity update now open in the training management system (TMS) until 17 March.  

The information you provide in this update is vital for us to understand training vacancies for 2026.2 and help us equitably distribute registrars for placements across Australia. This is also a great opportunity to update your practice profile and ensure your contact details are up to date.  

Please take note of the placement process key dates, and reach out to your training coordinator if you need support.  

TMS quick links for practice managers

Practice managers can now access a dedicated Practice Manager Requirements page via the Quick Links and Subscriptions menu in the TMS. 

All key registrar support resources – including orientation checklists, supervision requirements, training activity summaries and reporting guidance – are now in one convenient place. 

No more searching through the supervisor resources page. 

2026.1 ReCEnT project

Accurate and timely data entry will provide the best outcome for the report that helps registrars and supervisors reflect on patient encounters and adjust training and learning goals accordingly. 

The Registrar Clinical Encounters in Training (ReCEnT) project is a core educational activity for all 2026.1 registrars in NSW, Vic, ACT, Tas, SA, WA, NW Qld and SE Qld. Please support your registrars in completing these online encounters. Supervisors can use one of their scheduled teaching sessions to discuss the report with their registrar. 

Please see the key dates below. For more information on the ReCEnT project, visit our website. 

Key dates for 2026.1 

*Registrars with out-of-sync term start dates will be included in these later distributions. 

Note: For NW Qld and WA, only GPT1 and GPT2 registrars complete ReCEnT in 2026.1. For all other regions, GPT1, GPT2 and GPT3 registrars are included.  

Registrar exam planning

Enrolments open for the 2026.1 Clinical Competency Exam 

Enrolments for the Clinical Competency Exam (CCE) are open, closing 11.59 pm (AEDT), Monday 23 March 2026. 

2026.2 Applied Knowledge Test and Key Feature Problem exams

Enrolments for the Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) and Key Feature Problem (KFP) exams open 9.00 am (AEDT), Thursday 26 March and close 11.59 pm (AEST), Thursday 23 April 2026. 

A new Self-Assessment Progress Test (SAPT) will be available from 9 March via the Exam preparation toolkit on gplearning.  

How you can help 

Please encourage your registrars to discuss their exam plans with their supervisor and medical educator to ensure they receive appropriate support. 

For exam dates, enrolments and eligibility requirements, visit the RACGP website. 

Incentive payments available from 2026.1

Three government incentive payments are available from 2026.1 to support registrars’ transition from the hospital sector to GP training. 

Salary incentive (GPT1 only): Registrars undertaking their first six-month core general practice training term (GPT1) may be eligible to receive $5000 (FTE) per month. 

Study leave incentive: Registrars can access up to five days (FTE) per training year for exam preparation and professional development, paid at NTCER base rates + 12% super + 10% loading. 

To be eligible, study leave must be arranged with their employer in advance as unpaid leave. Payments are made monthly in arrears and unused leave does not accrue. 

Parental leave incentive: Primary carers can receive up to 20 weeks (FTE). Secondary carers can receive up to two weeks. Payments are based on NTCER rates + 12% super + 10% loading. 

All payments are pro-rated for part-time registrars and are administered by the RACGP on behalf of Services Australia. Registrars are responsible for managing their own taxation and superannuation obligations. 

Registrars’ training coordinators can guide them in how to access these incentive payments. Eligibility and criteria are available via the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing’s GP training incentive payments webpage and the AGPT Registrar Handbook.  

Resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients

Joint Colleges Training Services (JCTS) has updated its culturally safe patient information sheets to help GPs and GP registrars connect more effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and support clearer, more culturally safe care in practice. 

Developed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander GPs, these free, in-clinic resources cover a range of common health conditions and are designed to help remove barriers to understanding and access to care. 

Download and use the patient information sheets 

Registrar planning to change their work hours?

If your registrar is thinking about changing their working hours during their current placement, please ensure they contact their training coordinator as soon as possible. We need 20 days' notice to process any changes, whether they're increasing or decreasing their hours. 

All changes to training hours must be recorded in the TMS, as they may impact training payments. 

Supervision arrangements during leave

If a supervisor needs to take planned or unplanned leave that will impact registrar supervision, please ensure they get in touch with their training coordinator to discuss leave coverage. 

We understand that every leave situation is different, so we'll work with them to create a plan that meets the needs of both the supervisor and registrar. 

For more information about managing leave, visit the Supervisor Leave page in the TMS under Forms, Documents & Links.  

Adverse event reporting

All AGPT registrars, supervisors and training sites are required to report adverse events (including critical incidents) to the RACGP. 

How to report 

Adverse events are reported through the Adverse Event Management portal on the training management system (TMS) homepage. 

Once submitted, training coordinators (and in some cases medical educators) will receive a notification. The report is only visible to relevant RACGP team members who will assist in managing the event's impacts. 

Need more information? 

For step-by-step instructions, refer to the reporting adverse events via the TMS guidance document. For guidance on what constitutes an adverse event and reporting requirements, visit our website. 

Australia needs a strong general practice workforce – and you can help inspire the next generation.  

If you know someone who would make an excellent GP or Rural Generalist, please encourage them to apply for the 2027 AGPT Program. 

Applications close Tuesday 14 April 2026. 

Meet Dr Ishani Kaluthotage 

Ishani has built a rewarding career driven by her passion for supporting communities in need all over the world. Watch her story to see where general practice can lead. 

We’re out there spreading the word 

The Become a GP team has already attended more than 60 hospital intern orientations across urban and rural Australia this year, with additional GP training information sessions planned throughout March and April. We look forward to welcoming the next generation into the profession and are here to guide them every step of the way. 

Prospective applicants can find helpful resources on our website. If your colleagues need assistance or have questions, please direct them to becomeagp@racgp.org.au or 1800 472 247. 

Register now for Storylines webinar series

Whether you're seeking to enhance your clinical skills or eager to learn more about Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures, Storylines promises a journey of learning and connection. 

Join us to weave together clinical knowledge and cultural understanding, enriching your practice and personal growth. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your horizons – register now and be part of this transformative educational journey. 

View the session details and register here 

Evidence in practice

Telehealth and the GP learning environment: risks, rewards and opportunities 

A recently published study led by the RACGP’s GP Training Research team has explored how the rapid adoption of telehealth reshaped the general practice learning environment.  

Key findings 

• Telehealth disrupted in-consultation supervisory support, often delaying immediate feedback for learning  

• Reduced face-to-face consultations meant less opportunity for hands-on learning  

• There were opportunities to develop communication, history taking and safety-netting skills  

• Limited telehealth training became an opportunity for shared learning between registrars and educators   

Why it matters 

The rapid shift to telehealth impacted the learning experiences of registrars and educational dynamics in training practices. This study explores these changes and highlights why further telehealth training is key to supporting supervision and learning during telehealth consultations.  

Want to know more? 

• Read the published research paper in Medical Education 

• Listen to the free audio recording of the manuscript on the Medical Education podcast   

• Read the article in newsGP  

• Get in touch with the RACGP’s GP Training Research team

Contact us

If you have any questions about the information in this newsletter, please contact your local training team.