How to apply


Applications open 20 March - 18 April 2023. Learn how to get started on your AGPT journey.

 

How to apply


Applications open 20 March - 18 April 2023. Learn how to get started on your AGPT journey.

 

How to apply

There are three key stages to applying and becoming accepted onto the RACGP AGPT Program.

Stage 1: Application and eligibility

Applications for the first intake of the 2024 AGPT program open at 10.00 am (AEDT) on Monday 20 March 2023 and close at 11.59 pm (AEST) on Tuesday 18 April 2023. To apply, you’ll need complete the online application form at www.racgp.org.au/agpt, providing supporting documentation and your training region and pathway preferences. You’ll also need to check that your eligible to apply.

To check your eligibility and find out more about what’s required in the application process, see our 2024 AGPT Eligibility and Application Guide.

 

Stage 2: National entry assessment

If your application is deemed eligible, you’ll be asked to sit the Candidate Assessment and Applied Knowledge Test (CAAKT), a computer-based test featuring knowledge test and situational judgement test questions. The CAAKT is based on the RACGP domains of general practice and focuses on the knowledge, skills and attributes necessary to become a GP.

If your application is deemed eligible, you’ll be asked to sit the Candidate Assessment and Applied Knowledge Test (CAAKT), a computer-based test featuring knowledge test and situational judgement test questions. The CAAKT is based on the RACGP domains of general practice and focuses on the knowledge, skills and attributes necessary to become a GP.
It will be held at locations around Australia between 6 –8 June 2023. The CAAKT will be held in Melbourne, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Darwin, Canberra, Hobart, Perth, Newcastle, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Townsville.
Some useful resources to help you prepare include:

 

Stage 3: Interview and offers

If you achieve the required standard in the CAAKT, you’ll progress to the next stage of selection and may be allocated an interview in line with your CAAKT score, cohort ranking, and preferences for training region and training pathway (general or rural). The interview will be online in the format multiple mini-interviews, where you will be asked five different questions by five different interviewers.

Interviews will be held between 22 July –6 August 2023 and you’ll be notified of the outcome of the interview by email by Friday 11 August 2023. For more information about the selection process, see the 2024 AGPT Program Guide.

Key dates

2024 AGPT first intake
Applications open 10.00 am AEDT Monday 20 March 2023
Applications close 11:59 pm AEST Tuesday 18 April 2023
First intake eligibility finalisation Tuesday 23 May 2023
First intake national entry assessment Tuesday 6 – Thursday 8 June 2023
Applicant preference change period Thursday 6 July – Tuesday 11 July 2023
Applicants advised of interview allocation Thursday 13 July 2023
First intake interviews Saturday 22 July – Sunday 6 August 2023
First intake offers made Monday 7 – Friday 11 August 2023
First intake offers finalised Friday 18 August 2023

Eligibility FAQs
Eligibility for the AGPT Program is determined by your citizenship status, medical qualification  and medical registration. Check out our Eligibility FAQs to find answers to common queries.

2024 AGPT Eligibility and Application Guide

Make sure you download a copy of our 2024 AGPT Eligibility and Application Guide for eligibility flowcharts, information about the ten year moratorium and other important information.

Training support

GP career and application support

P: 1800 472 247
E: becomeagp@racgp.org.au
E: AGPTeligibility@racgp.org.au