Reminder: MPN deadline – Monday 1 June

Once your placement is confirmed, you’ll receive your Medicare provider number (MPN) paperwork.

Please complete and return it to the RACGP by Monday 1 June. This ensures your MPN is active before the 2026.2 semester begins and avoids any delays to your start. See the Placement timeline 2026.2 for more information.  

Submit your 2026.1 incentive claims via the TMS

Eligible registrars in a 2026.1 incentivised placement can now claim incentives via the training management system (TMS). 
 
The RACGP Incentivised placement guidelines outline what you're able to claim, and further information can be found in the Flexible Funds Policy. 
 
Please make sure you enter or update your bank details in the TMS under ‘My Details’ before submitting a claim. Reach out to your training coordinator if you have any questions. 

AKT/KFP exam information video now available

A new AKT and KFP information video is available in the ‘Exam preparation toolkit’ on gplearning, presented by the AKT and KFP national assessment advisors and the national lead medical educator – exam preparation. It covers exam formats, key resources, study tips and practical exam-day strategies, including time management and performing under pressure. 

For exam information and planning guidance – including access to the ‘RACGP exam journey’ – visit the exam preparation resources on the RACGP website. 

Contact your training coordinator if you'd like support with your preparation. 

May Self-Assessment Progress Test now available

The May Self-Assessment Progress Test (SAPT) is available via the ‘Exam preparation toolkit’ on gplearning. 

SAPTs include past exam questions and cases to help you identify learning needs, develop clinical reasoning and build written exam skills. In non-exam conditions, answers, explanations, and curriculum links are available as you progress through each question; in exam conditions, they’re provided at the end of the test.  

To access the 2026 SAPTs, you'll need to self-enrol in the 2026 catalogue via the toolkit – you'll be prompted on entry. 

For further support, visit the exam preparation resources page or contact your training coordinator. 

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 registrars – particularly around training transfers (including transfers to RVTS) and expectations aligned with the Membership Code of Conduct.  

Incentive payments available from 2026.1

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

GPT1 salary incentive: If you’re undertaking your first six-month core general practice term, you may receive $5,000 (FTE) per month.   

In addition, you may be able to access the following payments during training:  

Study leave incentive: 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 your 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 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.  

Your training coordinator can guide you in how to access these incentive payments. Eligibility criteria are available via the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing’s GP Training Incentive Payments webpage and the AGPT Registrar Handbook. 

2026 RACGP Award nominations are open

This is a chance for RACGP members to recognise the GPs, practices and educators going above and beyond for their communities.  

Each year, the RACGP Awards celebrate excellence in general practice and acknowledge those who demonstrate leadership, dedication to patient care and inspire others in the profession.  

Nominate today and help shine a light on the exceptional work happening in Australian general practice. Nominations close 1 June. 

Applications open: 2027 AGPT Academic Post Program

The Academic Post is a 12-month, part-time opportunity to develop research and teaching skills alongside your clinical training. Resources to support your application are available via the AGPT Academic Post Program webpage, including: 

• Application guide  
• ​Registrar showcase and pre-application webinar recordings
• Online application form 

We recommend reviewing the application guide before starting your submission. You don’t need a fully formed research idea – support is available to help you develop your proposal. 

Applications close 6 July 2026. Questions? Contact the Education and Research Unit at gpedresearch@racgp.org.au. 

Wellbeing Hub

Explore the RACGP Wellbeing Hub for tailored wellbeing resources designed to support GPs in training.

 

Contact us

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