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Selection into the ACRRM and RACGP program is a highly competitive merit-based process and involves a three or four-year full-time commitment depending on your choice of fellowship.
- Applications for the 2022 AGPT program 1st intake open at 10am AEDT Monday 22 March 2021 and close at 11.59pm AEST Tuesday, 20 April 2021.
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The AGPT Application Process
The application process is managed by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACCRM). Applicants must decide which fellowship they intend to pursue and apply directly to the relevant college.
Applicants should note that RACGP and ACRRM have different application processes. For details, please visit the individual college websites.
More information:
- Your Guide to the AGPT Program (RACGP)
- Your Guide to AGPT Eligibility (RACGP)
- Eligibility Guide (ACRRM)
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Step 1: Online Application |
Visit the college website of your choice and complete an online application form. |
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Step 2: Eligibility Check |
Each college conducts a check on their applicants’ eligibility including Citizenship/PR status, medical qualification and AHPRA registration |
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Step 3: Fee Payment |
Once your eligibility has been confirmed, you pay an application fee for the selection process to your chosen college(s). |
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Step 4: Selection |
Each college has its own selection process. Please visit their websites for more details: |
Key dates for 2022 1st Intake Selection
- Application Dates
- ACRRM Selection
- RACGP Selection
- JCU Hosted Information Events and Webinars
- College Hosted Information Webinars
Application Dates
| Monday 22 March 2021 | Applications open 10am AEST |
| Tuesday, 20 April 2021 | Applications Close 11:59pm AEST |
ACRRM Selection
| Friday, 9 July to Saturday, 10 July 2021 | ACRRM/JCU MMIs held by Zoom |
| Friday, 23 July 2021 | ACRRM Training Offers Distributed via ACRRM portal |
| Monday, 2 August 2021 | ACRRM Offer Acceptances due to JCU |
RACGP Selection
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Tuesday, 15 June to Thursday, 17 June 2021 |
RACGP CAAKT Exam |
| Thursday, 8 July 2021 | RACGP Applicants receive CAAKT outcomes |
| Thursday, 15 July 2021 | RACGP Applicants Advised of Interview Allocations |
| Friday, 16 July 2021 | RACGP/JCU MMI invitations with booking link distributed to Applicants via Email. Bookings close midnight Sunday, 18 July. |
| By COB Wednesday, 21 July 2021 |
RACGP MMI Booking Confirmation letters distributed by email. Applicants offered an opportunity to book a test call prior to their interview. |
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Saturday, 24 July 2021 |
JCU’s RACGP MMIs held (method TBC) |
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Wednesday, 28 July 2021 |
JCU’s RACGP MMIs held (method TBC) |
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Saturday, 31 July 2021 |
JCU’s RACGP MMIs held (method TBC) |
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Sunday, 1 August 2021 |
JCU’s RACGP MMIs held (method TBC) |
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Friday, 6 August 2021 |
JCU’s RACGP MMIs held (method TBC) |
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Monday, 9 August 2021 |
JCU’s RACGP MMIs held (method TBC) |
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Monday, 9 August 2021 |
RACGP Training Offers Distributed by Email |
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Friday, 20 August 2021 |
RACGP Training Offer Acceptances Due |
JCU Hosted Information Events and Webinars
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Tuesday, 23 March 2021 |
JCU AGPT information Webinar for Interns – learn more about the AGPT program, the application process and optimising your hospital training to prepare for GP training. |
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Tuesday, 30 March 2021 |
JCU AGPT information Webinar for RMOs and other senior doctors – learn more about the AGPT program, the application process and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). |
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Various dates in March & April 2021 |
Hospital information sessions hosted in JCUGP local nodes. |
College Hosted Information Webinars
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Wednesday, 17 March 2021 |
Joint ACRRM & RTO Webinar – Learn about Rural Generalism and talk to a JCU representative during the break-out session. To register, please complete the form here. |
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Various dates in March & April 2021 |
Learn about the AGPT program, the application and selection process and the CAAKT assessment by attending RACGP’s Webinar Series. |
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Date to be confirmed |
RACGP/RTO Joint Webinar – learn about the application and selection process and talk to a JCU or other RTO representatives during the breakout sessions. Registration details to be confirmed. |
For more information, please visit the RACGP and ACRRM websites, or get in touch with us.
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Further information
ACRRM: www.acrrm.org.au RACGP: www.racgp.org.au AGPT: www.agpt.com.au
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