Leave and Extension of Program Time
For APGT
You’re entitled to a range of types of leave from your training program under the National Terms and Conditions for the Employment of Registrars . Additionally, an extension of program time may be granted in specific circumstances if you aren’t able to fulfill the requirements for Rural Generalist Fellowship within the training time cap. For information on leave and extension of program time, refer to the AGPT registrar training handbook.
For FSP, RVTS and Practising GPs
You may be entitled to various types of leave under your relevant training programs. Should your circumstances change, and you are unable to fulfill the requirements for Rural Generalist Fellowship, speak to your training program team about leave, extension or withdrawal.
Withdrawal from RG
FRACGP-RG Withdrawal
There is flexible entry into and out of the rural generalist fellowship. Requests to withdraw from the fellowship should be submitted in writing. There is the option to reenter into the fellowship at
another stage should circumstances change.
For Registrars
You should discuss your intent to withdraw with your regional rural training team before starting any withdrawal process to allow discussion of options as there may be alternative ways to support you in your pursuit of rural generalist fellowship.
If you are requesting withdrawal from the RG fellowship you must inform your RACGP regional team including training coordinator and rural program manager in writing
This applies only to the FRACGP-RG fellowship and then you will remain enrolled in AGPT for your FRACGP.
For Practicing GPs
You should send your request for withdrawal from the RG fellowship to RG@racgp.org.au.
There is flexible entry into and out of the RG fellowship should your circumstance change and you would like to reapply