Program fees and charges
PEP Specialist fees are summarised below.
| Item |
Cost |
| Comparability application |
$605 AUD |
| Program fee |
$12,525 AUD |
| Re-sit work-place based assessment |
$1,050 AUD |
| Post-education administration support |
$315 AUD |
What your fees cover
The comparability application fee is payable at the time of application by all applicants seeking to enter the PEP Specialist program. The comparability application fee covers:
- administration of the assessment
- assessment of the application by qualified assessors.
The PEP Specialist fee is payable at the time the participant signs their program agreement. The PEP Specialist fee covers:
- medical educator meetings and support
- workplace-based assessment
- multi-source feedback tool
- access to the PEP portal and learning units
- administration and authorisation of Medicare provider number applications
- general program administration
- operational support.
Payment instalment plans are available on request – please email pepspecialistadmin@racgp.org to discuss.
The PEP post-education administration support fee is payable by Partially Comparable participants at the end of the education term, and then annually until you’re admitted to Fellowship or leave the pathway. You’ll receive a payment request via email.
The post-education administration support fee covers:
- operational support
- access to the PEP portal
- administration and authorisation of Medicare provider number applications
- monitoring exam eligibility and/or Fellowship progress.
The post-education fee doesn't cover:
- attendance at optional paid exam preparation courses and workshops
- travel, accommodation and additional expenses that you may incur while on the program
- enrolment in Fellowship exams
- application for RACGP Fellowship.
What other fees are payable?
It’s a requirement that you hold current membership of the RACGP. Information on RACGP membership fees can be found here.
Exam fees are also payable for participants that are determined to hold Partially Comparable qualifications. You’ll find information on RACGP exam fees here.
The RACGP may review fees and charges at any time and can make changes due to a variety of factors, including operational costs, improvements to programs and delivery requirements.
The RACGP understands the impact of these changes on participants and will notify participants of any fee changes prior to their commencement.