• Self-funded
• 24-month program (four terms) 
• Two intakes per year
• Applications for the second intake opened Monday 13 February 2023 and closed 11.59 pm AEDT Thursday 9 March 2023.
• CAAKT is no longer a factor for FSP
• First intake commences on 23 January 2023
• Second intake commences on 3 July 2023
• Third intake commences on 8 January 2024

• Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, or Temporary or Permanent resident.
• Hold registration under the general, provisional (supervision level 2 and above via Competent Authority Pathway or via Standard Pathway with AMC Certificate) or limited (supervision level 2 and above) categories only.
• Must be employed or have an employment offer in comprehensive general practice in an MMM 2-7 location at the time of application.
• Must work in a training location that complies with the General Practice Fellowship Program Placement Guidelines if a Provider Number under the FSP is required.
• Applicants must have a minimum of one exam semester remaining to complete all Fellowship examinations, as per the Fellowship Exam Attempts Policy. 
• Applicants must submit a new application for every intake they apply for. They cannot continue with an incomplete application from a previous intake.

For more detailed information see FSP fees.  
 

Description	Cost
Year 1 (cost per term, the registrar must secure a supervisor)	$10,000 AUD/per term
Year 2 (cost per term, the registrar must secure a supervisor)	$6,000 AUD/per term
RACGP Membership fee (Registrar) 1 July 2022 – 30 June 2023 (pro-rata)	$483 AUD per year

Flexible payment options are only available to registrars experiencing financial hardship. Being approved for a financial plan is at the RACGP’s discretion.

Among other flexible payment options available for FSP applicants, the Commonwealth Bank is also offering personal loans with discounted interest rates to FSP Registrars. Kindly visit Personal Loans for Emerging Health Professionals

• Placements must be in a training site that provides comprehensive general practice as per the Comprehensive Australian General Practice Guidance Document.
• The practice must meet the criteria noted in the General Practice Fellowship Program Placement Guidelines to allow for a Provider Number to be authorised by the RACGP. 
• See ‘FSP eligibility and selection’ for more information.

• Workplace-based assessments and learning activities to inform training and progress towards Fellowship.
• Regular case-review and supervision by accredited supervisors.
• Individualised support from a Program Training Advisor and Medical Educator Mentor.
• Small and large group learning opportunities.
• Access to the RACGP curriculum-based education modules and focused exam preparation resources.
• Find more information on the FSP Training handbook resources website

What does the post-education fee cover?

The post-education fee covers:

• Program administration and IT infrastructure
• Management of Medicare provider numbers
• Monitoring exam eligibility and progress.

What is not covered by the fee:

• attendance at optional paid exam preparation courses and workshops
• travel, accommodation, and additional expenses that you may incur in the course of training
• General Practice Experience Assessments
• enrolment in Fellowship exams
• application for RACGP Fellowship
• remediation, if required.

Is the change training site/location fee specific to the post-education phase?

Yes. Rather than apply an increase to the annual fee for all applicants in post-education, a fee specifically for those who need to change practices after their education program period has been made to cover the administration costs of this process.

• Please refer to the Exam Eligibility, candidacy and Fellowship Requirements sections in the Registrar Handbook for detailed information.