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Last updated 3 January 2024

Intake dates

Find out when you can apply for GP training

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Intake dates

Find out when you can apply for GP training

express your interest 

2026 first intake: Applications open 3 March – 8 April 2025 | Semester 1, 2026 commencement

The 2026 first intake is our primary intake, with all training places across all training regions and both pathways (rural and general) available for application.

We encourage all doctors interested in joining the 2026 program to apply in this intake.

Doctors accepted onto the program in this intake will commence training in semester 1, 2026.

Date

Description
Applications open 10.00am AEDT Mon 3 March 
Applications close 11.59pm AEST Tue 8 April 2025
Rural pathway exemption application deadline 11.59pm AEST Tue 8 April 2025
Eligibility outcomes By 5.00pm AEST Tue 6 May 2025
Rural pathway exemption application outcomes By 5.00pm AEST Tue 6 May 2025
Selection assessment payment and booking period Wed 7 – Fri 16 May 2025
Online selection assessment Held between Sat 17 May - Sun 25 May 2025
(exact dates and timeslots to be provided)
Outcomes released By 5.00pm AEST Mon 23 June 2025
Offer acceptance and application fee payment deadline 5.00pm AEST Mon 30 June 2025
Semester 1 training start date (QLD) Mon 19 January 2026
Semester 1 training start date (WA, SA, NT, VIC, NSW/ACT, TAS) Mon 2 February 2026
 

Details of additional intakes will be available shortly.

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