FSP training site and supervisor newsletter

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

Training program updates

FSP Training site and supervisor handbook 

We’ve recently updated the FSP Training site and supervisor handbook to reflect program changes and ensure easy access to accurate, up-to-date information. Key changes include:

• clarification of supervision requirements 
• ​defining full-time and part-time 
• updated accreditation requirements for training sites and supervisors 
• updated hyperlinks and policy details. 

View the FSP Training site and supervisor handbook here.   

Changes to training site and supervisor accreditation 

Last year, we shared with you an update to our change in circumstances process. If your registrar submits a change in circumstances request to update their training site and/or supervisor, both the new site and supervisor must now already be accredited against the RACGP Standards for general practice training. 

We’ve also updated our change in circumstances request form in the FSP portal, so registrars can submit all requests in one place for a more streamlined experience. 

Clinical Competency Exam (CCE) enrolments closing soon 

A reminder that enrolments for the CCE 2026.1 close on 23 March. If your registrar is eligible and intends to sit the exam, please encourage them to enrol as soon as possible. You'll find key dates, details and enrolment links here.

They can also access the comprehensive new RACGP exam preparation toolkit on gplearning, bringing all exam preparation and support resources together in one easy-to-navigate course.  

Program uplift from 2027.1 

We're making changes to the structure of the FSP from Term 1, 2027 (2027.1). These changes won’t affect current registrars’ education or training.  

The uplift follows extensive consultation throughout 2025 and aims to better prepare future FSP applicants for practice in the Australian healthcare system. It also supports a flourishing GP workforce, enhances education and training, and aligns more closely with the RACGP’s training frameworks.  

Visit the FSP webpage for full details. 

RACGP policy updates

Several key RACGP policies and resources have been updated, including the:  

• Fellowship Exams Policy 
• Registrar Support and Educational Interventions Policy  
• Extensions of Program Time Policy 
• Fellowship examinations handbook, previously known as the Assessments and Examinations Candidate Handbook Part 2. 

GPiT wellbeing

Supporting registrar wellbeing during training 

An important part of your role as a supervisor is to support your registrar’s wellbeing. You can do this by checking in regularly on how they’re coping – and if they’re struggling, directing them to their own GP and the RACGP Wellbeing Hub. The hub is a collection of resources and support services curated for GPs in training. It includes support for health and wellbeing concerns, financial and medico-legal matters, disability and much more. 

You should also reach out to your RACGP training team for support if you identify wellbeing concerns in your registrar.  

Encouraging registrars to access supports early can help them manage stress, build resilience, and thrive throughout their training. 

2025 GPiT Wellbeing Committee Report 

The GPiT Wellbeing Committee has recently released the 2025 GPiT Wellbeing Committee Report. Inside you’ll find details of key achievements throughout the year, including progress on the Registrar Wellbeing Project, implementation of the Every Doctor, Every Setting (EDES) Action Plan, and other significant work.  

You can read the report and learn more about the committee here. 

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