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Membership types, categories and fees

The RACGP understands that GPs are faced with a diverse range of options for balancing their work and lifestyle needs, or may be going through different stages in their ‘journey of general practice’. The college has created a broad range of membership types that reflect this diversity. New or renewing members should consider these when determining the appropriate membership type for particular status. Eligibility for each type of membership is renewed each financial year.

Australian registered GPs can join the college in a range of membership types including full time, part time, GP spouse, new Fellow and registrar. For further details view the RACGP membership rate card.

Residents and interns who may be considering a career in general practice and are working in a hospital can join the college membership. Find out more...

Student membership is available for medical students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate course approved by an Australian medical school, including a Bachelor of Medical or a Bachelor of Biomedical Science. Find out more...

GPs who reside overseas for the majority of the financial year can join the college and access our QA&CPD Program, as well as a range of online services. Find out more...

RACGP members who are Fellows, (full) Members^* and Registrar Associates (ie general practice registrars) have full voting rights. Associates do not have full voting rights but may attend the RACGP's Annual General Meeting (AGM) and vote for the President's allowance. Affiliates do not have voting rights but may attend the AGM. There is no difference in the membership rates, benefits or services provided to Fellows, (full) Members and Associate members - other than the option to vote should members so choose.

• Fellow - Fellowship of the RACGP (FRACGP) is granted to medical practitioners who have successfully completed all college Fellowship assessment requirements and who have satisfied college council of their competence through training and/or experience. Find out more
• ^*Member - medical practitioners who have a minimum of 7 years postgraduate medical experience, of which 5 years (or a part time equivalent to a maximum of 10 years) is in general practice, are eligible to apply for full RACGP Membership. Download an application form (PDF 415KB). International Medical Graduates wishing to upgrade from Associate membership to full Membership, and who have not completed at least 7 years postgraduate medical experience in Australia (of which 5 years is in general practice) may apply to have their overseas experience assessed. An additional fee of $300 applies.
• Associate - Registered medical practitioners who are not Fellows or Members^* are categorised as Associate members under the RACGP constitution. If an Associate member wishes to vote at all general meetings of the college, they can either apply for and undertake the RACGP Fellowship requirements, or apply for full RACGP Membership^*.
• Registrar Associate - general practice registrars who are participating in general practice vocational training, are eligible to become Registrar Associate members.

For further details of voting rights, please refer to the membership section of the college's constitution

Publication Date: 5 August 2010
Authorised By: Membership