AGPT registrar training handbook

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RACGP membership

      1. RACGP membership

Last revised: 19 Dec 2024

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How we'll communicate with you

We’ll communicate with you mainly via email. Please check your email regularly and respond to requests as soon as possible. It’s your responsibility to make sure we have your current email address. Please let us know promptly if it changes.

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Emails from the RACGP will end with the domain @racgp.org.au

When you receive an email from us, add it to your safe senders list. From time to time, you should also check your spam/junk folder to make sure our emails aren’t being filtered out of your inbox.

RACGP membership

Once you’ve accepted your training offer, you’ll need to become a financial member of the RACGP before your first day of training, even if you’re still in hospital training.

You must be a financial member throughout the program, including while you’re sitting Fellowship exams and being admitted to Fellowship.

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Once accepted into the AGPT program you’ll receive a membership renewal invoice; you won’t need to complete a membership application form, as we’ll set up your profile using your application information. We expect you to pay this invoice before your first day of training. If we don’t receive payment, you may be suspended or withdrawn from the program. The RACGP Constitution details your rights as an RACGP member.

Maintain financial membership during the AGPT program

We expect you to pay your membership renewal fee within three months of the due date. 

Any training you do without a valid RACGP membership won’t count towards your education and training requirements. You’ll need to be a Registrar Associate member; your program time won’t be recognised under other membership types.

Recognition of training completed during a lapse in membership

If you believe you’re affected by extenuating and unforeseen circumstances, you may apply for recognition of training completed during a lapse in membership. Email educationpolicy@racgp.org.au detailing the reasons for not holding membership while on the program with the following information in the subject line: 'Application for Recognition of Training – Dr [last name] – RACGP ID number.' Any decision is at the RACGP’s discretion.

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