Views of early career GPs sought to shape RACGP direction

New Fellows are being called on to share their insights in a national RACGP survey which will help shape the experience of early career GPs now and into the future.
 
The New Fellows Survey aims to better understand what is working and what is not, as well as identifying steps the college can take to enhance support and improve Fellows’ experience.
 
Dr Madeleine Wilkie, Acting Chair of the RACGP’s GPs in Training (GPiT) faculty, said she encourages every New Fellow to take part.
 
‘It’s so important to give New Fellows the opportunity to share their experiences as they transition from training into the early stages of their careers, and for the RACGP to capture this as data that we can then use to optimise support for this cohort,’ she told newsGP.
 
‘We know that becoming a Fellow is a significant milestone, but it also comes with new challenges, responsibilities and professional decisions.
 
‘Our role as a faculty and more broadly, as a college, is to support the transition from registrar to New Fellow.
 
‘This survey will help us to understand who we represent, what’s working for them currently, any challenges they are facing, and how the RACGP can better meet their needs during this important career stage.’
 
The insights will also support the RACGP’s advocacy work on behalf of early-career GPs, Dr Wilkie said.
 
‘Every response helps build a clearer picture of the opportunities and challenges facing early-career GPs,’ she told newsGP.
 
‘This feedback ensures any decisions regarding funding and advocacy are shaped by the people they are designed to support, and your participation will help shape a stronger college and a stronger profession for future generations of GPs.’
 
The anonymous survey takes around 15 minutes to complete and closes on 20 July 2026.
 
New Fellows are also encouraged to connect with the GPiT faculty, which supports members through training and into early career.
 
‘Despite the name, the national GPiT faculty represents more than just GPs in training,’ Dr Wilkie said.
 
‘We represent medical students, prevocational doctors, registrars and New Fellows all the way through to five years post Fellowship. Anyone in those groups can join the faculty.
 
‘We offer so many benefits for members. These include leadership development and opportunities; opportunities to advocate and provide feedback regarding issues affecting your cohort with strong support from our faculty council and executive; educational and social events, and webinars.’
 
Check your inbox for your personal invitation sent 29 June to fill in the survey before it closes. Email gpit@racgp.org.au if you have any questions or did not receive your link.
 
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