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Enrolment for RACGP assessments

The 2012.2 enrolment period will differ from previous enrolment periods as the timeframes have been extended for more flexible enrolment options. Further changes to enrolment options will be available through the FAQs and policies closer to the opening date for enrolments.

For these enrolment periods (excluding PBA) we will only accept enrolments for exams in 2012.2 (AKT/KFP 4th August exam and OSCE 21st October exam). There will be another enrolment period for 2013.1 exams later in 2012.

Before enrolling candidates are advised to read the Enrolment Options and Procedures policy and Eligibility for Assessment policy and other related policy documents available at www.racgp.org.au/assessment/policy and www.racgp.org.au/assessment/faqs for further information about enrolment.

Assessment Results and Fees

1) Assessments offered at the RACGP

The College currently offers two forms of assessment for candidates seeking to obtain Fellowship. These assessments are the College Examination and Practice Based Assessment.

The College Examination

The College Examination consists of three segments which can be undertaken either in one examination period or separately. The examination segments are:

• AKT – Applied Knowledge Test - an extended multiple choice exam
• KFP – Key Feature Problems - a mixture of extended multiple choice and short answer questions.
• OSCE – Objective Structured Clinical Examination - a combination of 14 short and long clinical cases

See Assessment Methods at www.racgp.org.au/assessment/policy for more information about the College Examination.

Practice Based Assessment

Practice Based Assessment candidates are examined based on three segments which must be undertaken in one stream. Candidates unable to successfully complete all three segments in one stream will need to re-attempt all three segments in a subsequent stream. The three segments are:

• Videotaped consultations – Assessment by a College examiner of 15 out of 90 consultations videotaped by a candidate
• Examiner Clinical Visit – Observation by a College examiner of a candidate’s general practice session, with a minimum of ten patients, at the candidate’s practice
• Viva – videotaped oral examination over a 120 minute period

See Assessment Methods at www.racgp.org.au/assessment/policy for more information about Practice Based Assessment.

Assessment Fees (2012)

All GST free

Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) - $1,620
Key Feature Problems (KFP) - $1,620
Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) - $3,220

Practice Based Assessment (PBA) (coupled) - $6,460
Viva (uncoupled) - $1,620
Examiner Clinical Visit (uncoupled) - $1,620
Recorded Consultations (uncoupled) - $3,220

2) Preparation for exams

Information on how to prepare for the College assessments and preparation resources are available at www.racgp.org.au/assessment/examination/preparation

Instructions for candidates with information on the appearance and functionality of the online examination for the AKT and KFP segments is now available to candidates enrolled in the current examinations. From here you can also access a demonstration examination which allows you to practice using the software. Please note this does not save the answers when you move from one question to the next as the actual software would.

3) How exams are marked

For information on how exams are marked candidates should refer to the Assessment FAQs at www.racgp.org.au/assessment/faqs or Assessment Performance Reporting at www.racgp.org.au/assessment/policy

4) Results

Candidates access results directly from the RACGP website. Detailed instructions are provided at www.racgp.org.au/assessment/examination/results

5) Awards

There are several awards offered for candidates who excel in examinations, which are administered by the RACGP Faculties. Candidates eligible for awards are contacted via mail and phone.

6) After successful completion of all assessments

Candidates who have successfully completed all assessments relevant to their pathway should apply for admission to Fellowship. Information about admission to Fellowship can be found at www.racgp.org.au/assessment/pathways/fellowship

The College makes available to GPs a Quality Assurance and Continuing Professional Development program. Further information is available at www.racgp.org.au/QACPD.

7) Assessment Fees

Fees information for the College Examination and other assessments can be viewed in the Assessment FAQ section www.racgp.org.au/assessment/faqs

Candidates are advised to read the Enrolment Options and Procedures policy and other related policy documents available at www.racgp.org.au/assessment/policy for further information about fees.

Last Modified: 10 January 2012
Authorised By: Fellowship Services