Education Policy updates

We’ve updated the Fellowship Exams Policy:

• We’ve added a clause in the Eligibility Requirements section to allow for more flexibility: Where the AKT or KFP is scheduled up to 31 calendar days prior to the training term end date, we will allow Registrars to sit the examination.
• The Suspension of candidacy section now aligns more closely with the AGPT Registrar Training Handbook and covers registrars who enter an approved remediation term.

Medicare Provider Numbers – NOW DUE

The placement process is almost complete, and your focus now needs to be on applying for your Medicare Provider Numbers (MPN) if you haven't already.   

Medicare Provider numbers are due by 12th June 2023.

Please note, late application of the provider number forms will result in you (the registrar) being unable to start in your placement. This can lead to a period of unpaid leave from the training program for you (the registrar) and lost income for the practice.

Contact your Training Coordinator as a matter of priority if you are finalising your next placement and have questions regarding the MPN process.

Academic Post - Applications Now Open for 2024

Build your skills in Research & Critical thinking.

The everyday practice of GPs is based on evidence. GPs need to be able to filter, critically appraise, interpret and apply the information available, and the AGPT program ensures registrars can build skills in these areas through a 12-month Academic Post training term.

Hear from fellow registrar – Dr Kim Omond, RLO-South Australia about her experience! You can contact her with any questions at kim.omond@racgp.org.au.

Why did you choose an Academic Post?

• It was the teaching and medical education aspects of the academic post that sparked my interest initially, and subsequently led me to apply. 

What are you doing now?

• I am currently working at the Department of General Practice at the University of Adelaide, supervised by Professor Nigel Stocks. I am the 19th RACGP Academic Post registrar they have supervised; it is a very well supported placement and is a salaried position at university award level.
• I have 0.5 FTE Academic post (with equal parts teaching and research), and 0.5 FTE clinical work in community. 

Why would you recommend an Academic Post?

• I really enjoy the variation in my week – research/teaching and my clinical hours. I have gained a far better understanding of the processes that lead to guidelines and practice recommendations, which has led me to enjoy my clinical days more.
• Even if research isn't "your thing" it's a great position to get exposure to this world; for people considering portfolio careers or who want to add non-clinical diversity to their working lives as a GP, this is a fantastic pathway to start this. It is also a role that is not grant dependent.
• ​funding to go to two conferences a year by the RACGP (inc. flights and accommodation) is invaluable - the RACGP picks the conferences all Academic Post registrars attend together. This year, the conferences are AAAPC in Melbourne and WONCA in Sydney. There is also professional development money ($8K) for you to utilise.

Resources for registrars

Easy access to all RACGP GP training resources and previous editions of the weekly update can be found here

Contact us

Please contact your regional training team for any queries.
Alternatively, please email agpt.support@racgp.org.au.

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