Please note: Due to the current COVID-19 situation, the Candidate Assessment and Applied Knowledge Test (CAAKT) will be delivered online during 2020 using a live online proctoring service. This allows candidates to complete their assessment in a suitable location of their choosing with internet connection, such as their home. For further information on the requirements for completing the CAAKT online, you can visit the RACGP website.
Change to eligibility criteria: In order to accommodate applicants who face delays in obtaining their general medical registration, due to disruptions caused by COVID-19, there will be two commencement periods available to the 2021 AGPT Program cohort; January/February and July/August 2021. To be eligible for the AGPT Program, applicants must hold, or expect to hold, general medical registration before the commencement of either of these periods. Applicants who currently hold provisional or limited registration are able to apply, however training offers made to these applicants will be conditional upon them receiving general registration before the commencement of training. If general registration is not received, the training place offer may be withdrawn.
General practice – Become a GP
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Working in general practice is different to working in a hospital and also different to working in many other specialities. General practice offers person-centred healthcare, based on a foundation of trust between patients and their chosen GP.
The Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) Program is the leading program for doctors wishing to pursue the specialty of general practice. The AGPT Program is suited to recent medical graduates and experienced non-vocationally recognised doctors who prefer educator directed learning. Training towards Fellowship of the RACGP on this program is available in metropolitan, regional, rural and remote regions nationally over a three year (full time equivalent) period. The training is fully funded by the Commonwealth. Training is conducted across 11 training regions with the support of the contracted Regional Training Organisations (RTOs).
The RACGP is recognised as a leader in the provision of general practice education and training, supporting more than 23,000 GPs to achieve Fellowship since 1958. The RACGP is Australia’s largest professional general practice organisation and represents urban and rural general practitioners. We represent more than 40,000 members working in or towards a career in general practice.
Key dates – 2021 AGPT Program
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10am AEDT Monday 23 March 2020
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Applications open
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10am AEST Monday 11 May 2020
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Applications close
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Friday 5 June 2020
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First intake eligibility finalisation
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Wednesday 17 June 2020
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Close of CAAKT enrolments
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Thursday 25 June 2020 – Saturday 27 June 2020
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Candidate Assessment and Applied Knowledge Test (CAAKT)
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Thursday 9 July 2020
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CAAKT outcome
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Thursday 9 July 2020 – Tuesday 14 July 2020
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Applicants preference change period
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Wednesday 15 July 2020
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Allocation of applicants in SAMS
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Thursday 16 July 2020
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RTOs and applicants advised of interview allocations
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Friday 17 July 2020 – Friday 24 July 2020
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RTOs schedule first intake interviews with applicants
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Saturday 25 July 2020 – Sunday 9 August 2020
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First intake interviews
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Monday 10 August 2020 – Thursday 20 August 2020
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First intake offer management by RTOs
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Friday 21 August 2020
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First intake offers finalised
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10am AEST Monday 31 August
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Applications open
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10am AEST Monday 21 September
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Applications close
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Friday 2 October
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Second intake eligibility finalisation
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Monday 19 October – Friday 23 October
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Candidate Assessment and Applied Knowledge Test (CAAKT)
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Thursday 5 November
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CAAKT outcome
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Thursday 5 November – Tuesday 10 November
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Applicants preference change period
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Thursday 12 November
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RTOs and applicants advised of interview allocations
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Saturday 21 November – Sunday 29 November
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RTO second intake interviews
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Friday 11 December
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Second intake offers finalised
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Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Distribution – 2021 Final Intake
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Training Region
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Places Available
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RACGP Rural Pathway
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RACGP General Pathway
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<5
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5 – 10
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+ 10
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<5
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5 – 10
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+ 10
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Eastern Victoria
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Yes
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X
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X
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Western Victoria
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Yes
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X
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X
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Lower Eastern NSW
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Yes
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X
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X
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North Eastern NSW
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Yes
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X
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X
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Western NSW
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Yes
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X
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X
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North Western QLD
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Yes
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X
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X
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South Eastern QLD
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Yes
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X
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Northern Territory
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Yes
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X
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South Australia
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Yes
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X
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X
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Tasmania
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Yes
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X
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Western Australia
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Yes
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X
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X
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I chose AGPT with the RACGP because....
I chose to train with the RACGP due to its flexibility, well-established support network and recognition at national and international levels.
Dr Daria Romanik
AGPT Registrar
RTO: James Cook University
I chose AGPT with the RACGP because they are the organisation that would be by my side along the way through the training.
Dr Billy Stoupas
AGPT Registrar
RTO: Eastern Victoria GP Training
I chose the AGPT pathway with the RACGP because of the RACGP's reputation as an outstanding college and advocate for our profession.
Dr Ginita Oberoi
AGPT Registrar
RTO: General Practice Training Tasmania
Information for candidates
Training in rural and remote areas
Frequently asked questions
Online CAAKT delivery