Leave
Additional leave
In addition to the entitlements listed on the previous page, you can apply to the RACGP for the categories of leave below. Submit a change of circumstance form, available on the PEP SP portal, to the RACGP for approval prior to taking this leave. When requested, your application must be accompanied by supporting documentation.
Applications will be assessed by the RACGP and approved/declined within 10 business days. Discuss your plans for leave with your medical educator as early as possible, because there may be implications for:
• your training plan and/or
• your ability to sit Fellowship exams.
Before returning from leave, you must ensure you still hold general medical registration and a valid visa (where applicable).
If your leave extends beyond a reasonable timeframe (for the category of leave), you may be withdrawn from the training program as per the Practice Experience Program Specialist – Withdrawal Policy.
For information on leave and CPD requirements, refer to PEP Specialist Continuing Professional Development.
Important
You can’t start the training program on leave . When on leave, you can’t sit exams. Refer to the Fellowship Exams Policy for more details.
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Category 1 -
Leave from the training program
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Category 1 leave includes leave entitled by law, such as sick leave and carer’s leave (where the leave required exceeds the entitlements listed above), parental leave, etc.
You’ll need to apply within at least 10 business days of the leave commencing and provide valid certificates where appropriate.
Category 1 leave does not count towards your program time cap.
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Category 2 – Additional leave from the training program
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Category 2 leave is available when you need to take leave for personal reasons, or for any purpose not included under category 1 leave.
You’ll need to apply within at least 10 business days of the leave commencing.
Category 2 leave counts towards your program time cap.
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In extenuating and unforeseen circumstances, you may apply for additional leave from the training program as per the PEP SP Extenuating and Unforeseen Circumstances Guide and Practice Experience Program Specialist – Leave Policy.
Leave and RACGP membership
Your membership fees will be waived during periods of approved leave of three calendar months or more. Your fees will be waived from the date your leave request has been approved. Any membership fees already paid for the period of approved leave will be refunded after your leave or applied to your next membership period. For more information, contact membership@racgp.org.au