• Self-funded
• Two intakes per year
• Two components:
  • Education
    • Entry and selection
    • Education and training = 24-month program (four terms of 26 weeks)
  • Consolidation phase
    • Exam preparation
    • Fellowship assessments

Applications open: 10.00am AEDT Wednesday 15 January 2025

Applications close: 11.59pm AEDT Wednesday 5 February 2025

Eligibility outcomes: By 5.00pm AEDT Thursday 6 March 2025

FSP applicant handbook

Note regarding previously announced eligibilty changes

The RACGP has closely considered the feedback we’ve received on changes for eligibility announced recently and would like to apologise for the timing of these updates and the way they were communicated.

Implementation of the new eligibility criteria for the 2025.2 intake will be paused to allow the opportunity for further consultation and review, to ensure the changes provide the best possible outcomes for members, applicants and patients.

Should you have any questions, please contact becomeagp@racgp.org.au.

Next steps 

Not sure if you meet the requirements? Here’s how to get clarity: 

• Review the eligibility criteria. 

• Contact our support team for guidance. 

• Take a look at the updated FSP Handbook and consider attending an upcoming webinar for more detailed information. 

We’re here to help 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our team. We’re here to assist you throughout this process. 

Prospective applicants and hospital staff: becomeagp@racgp.org.au 

Members and stakeholders: racgp@racgp.org.au 

PH: 1800 472 247  

For more detailed information see FSP fees.  
 

Registrars accepted into the program are invoiced up front, before each term, unless alternative payment arrangements are made with the College prior.

• 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. 
• You can explore a list of currently accredited RACGP training facilities here.

• 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 Officer and Medical Educator.
• Small group learning opportunities.
• Access to the RACGP curriculum-based education modules and focused exam preparation resources.
• Applications for FSP with remote supervision require the submission of a full complete Remote Supervision Pack. Please also see the FSP Application handbook for further information.
• Find more information in the FSP Training site and supervisor handbook