ARST information – pre 2022

FARGP candidates are given a maximum timeframe of four years (FTE) to complete the FARGP requirements.

To assist registrars in completing the FARGP requirements during their GP training, a further 12 months (FTE) from the RACGP Fellow date to complete the non-clinical requirements as a registrar is permitted. After this time registrars will be withdrawn from the FARGP and will need to re-enrol in the FARGP practising GP pathway. 

A FARGP candidate will be withdrawn from RACGP Rural should they fail to complete:

• FARGP requirements within 12-months (FTE) of their RACGP Fellow date (registrars only)

FARGP requirements within 4-years (FTE) of their enrolment date, without requesting a special circumstances extension RACGP Rural

The RACGP Rural team collaborates with general practitioners to ensure education programs are designed and delivered by GPs and reflect the challenges of working in rural Australia.

Feedback from GPs enrolled in the program, or from GPs interested in taking part, is always welcome. Feedback can be sent to the RACGP Rural Manager via rural@racgp.org.au

Members or stakeholders wishing to raise opportunities or issues with the Rural Education Committee can address their feedback to Rural Education Committee Chair and send it to rural@racgp.org.au