The General Practice Experience Pathway Registrar Training Program is usually completed over a 3-year period. The length of the training program may be reduced to a minimum 24-months, with recognition of prior learning.
Recognition of prior learning allows direct entry into Year Two of the training program, but positions are limited as priority is given to accommodating registrars who have completed Year One of the training program. Refer to the ‘Entry Requirements’ tab above for further information about the Year Two Direct Entry Pathway.
Year One
AMC101 – Foundations of Australian Medical Practice Course
AMC102 – AMC CAT MCQ Advanced Strategies Course
Year Two
Prior to Commencement of Year Two
PESCI102 – PESCI Interview Preparation Online Course
GP100 – Essentials for Working as a Doctor in Australia Course
GP101 – Essentials for Orientation to Australian Medical Practice Course
Semester One
GP201 – Foundations of Australian General Practice Course (Year 2 Direct Entry candidates only)
GP202 – RACGP AKT Preparation Advanced Strategies Course
GP204 – GPE Pathway Registrar Training Program Vocational Training Course
Semester Two
GP201 – Foundations of Australian General Practice Course (Year 2 Direct Entry candidates only – continued from Semester One)
GP203 – RACGP KFP Preparation Advanced Strategies Course
GP204 – GPE Pathway Registrar Training Program Vocational Training Course
Year Three
Semester One
GP301 – RACGP OSCE Online Bridging Course
GP302 – RACGP OSCE Preparation Advanced Strategies Course
GP304 – GPE Pathway Registrar Training Program Vocational Training
Semester Two
GP303 – RACGP OSCE Live Preparation Workshop
GP304 – GPE Pathway Registrar Training Program Vocational Training Course
Method of training
The methods of training include:
Seeing patients in a supervised setting
In-practice education, where you are guided by a medical supervisor
Self-directed learning, including completing online modules
Face-to-face educational activities, in a small group setting
RACGP OSCE examination workshop and tutorials
RACGP Fellowship Examinations
Year One of the Program is delivered completely online by distance education. Commencing from Year Two and continuing on into Year Three of the Program, most of the training is delivered by interactive practice-based teaching and experience. This involves patient-stimulated learning where registrars have direct contact with patients as well as in-practice teaching where you learn from talking to, watching and interacting with your clinical supervisor. There are additional formal pre-planned activities, such as tutorials taught by your supervisor or other staff. As a registrar completing the training program, you will receive full support and resources to ensure that you’re on the right track to meet the requirements of attaining Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and Specialist Registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
Qualification – Completion of Training
Successful completion of the General Practice Experience Pathway Registrar Training Program will see graduates achieve Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and Specialist Registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Conferral of this certification will allow International Medical Graduates to practice independently as specialist General Practitioners in Australia.
Furthermore, successful graduates of the program are also guaranteed an offer of employment (conditional on meeting Department of Immigration & Border Protection requirements) as a Vocationally Registered (VR) General Practitioner through METC Institute’s extensive primary care network