To apply for the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) Program, you’ll need to meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Medical qualification: You hold a recognised medical qualification
• Medical registration: You have current Australian or New Zealand medical registration and hold (or expect to hold) general registration by the commencement of training.
• Residency status: You’re an Australian or New Zealand permanent resident or citizen or hold a Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) 482, 485, 820, 491 or 494 visa.
• Exam candidacy: You have at least two exam semesters remaining if you have already sat RACGP Fellowship exams (since January 2019).

If any of the below apply, your eligibility may be affected.

• Medical registration conditions or undertakings: If you have medical registration conditions or undertakings on your APHRA medical registration, these will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Enrolment on other training programs: If you’re currently enrolled on another training program, you may need to be prepared to resign from that program.
• Withdrawal from specialist training: If you have previously withdrawn or been withdrawn from any specialist medical colleges, your application will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.