FRACGP Eligibility Requirements 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which Australian body must grant a medical degree recognition before an international medical graduate can apply for FRACGP candidacy?
- Australian Medical Council (AMC) (Correct answer)
- Medical Board of Australia (MBA)
- Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP)
Correct answer: Australian Medical Council (AMC)
The AMC assesses and recognizes overseas medical qualifications before IMGs can pursue specialist training in Australia.
Question 2: What is the minimum duration of the RACGP Fellowship Training Program (FTP) that candidates must complete?
- 18 months
- 2 years
- 3 years (Correct answer)
- 4 years
Correct answer: 3 years
The RACGP Fellowship Training Program requires a minimum of 3 years (36 months) of supervised general practice training.
Question 3: Which registration type with AHPRA is mandatory for a doctor to enroll in the RACGP Fellowship Training Program?
- Provisional registration
- Limited registration
- General registration (Correct answer)
- Specialist registration
Correct answer: General registration
General registration with AHPRA is required before a doctor can enroll as a registrar in the RACGP FTP.
Question 4: Under which pathway can an established overseas-trained GP apply for FRACGP without completing the full FTP?
- Competent Authority Pathway
- Practice Experience Program (PEP) (Correct answer)
- Remote Vocational Training Scheme (RVTS)
- Specialist Recognition Pathway
Correct answer: Practice Experience Program (PEP)
The Practice Experience Program (PEP) allows experienced GPs, including overseas-trained doctors, to demonstrate competency and gain Fellowship without completing full registrar training.
Question 5: What is the primary purpose of the RACGP Eligibility Assessment for international medical graduates?
- To assess English language proficiency
- To determine suitability for entry into RACGP training pathways (Correct answer)
- To grant specialist registration directly
- To evaluate hospital training experience only
Correct answer: To determine suitability for entry into RACGP training pathways
The Eligibility Assessment determines whether an IMG meets the prerequisites to enter RACGP-approved training or recognition pathways.
Question 6: Which English language test result is accepted by RACGP as proof of English proficiency for IMGs?
- TOEFL with a minimum score of 90
- IELTS Academic with a minimum overall band of 7.0 (Correct answer)
- Cambridge C1 Advanced with a grade of B
- OET with a minimum grade of C+ in all sections
Correct answer: IELTS Academic with a minimum overall band of 7.0
RACGP accepts IELTS Academic with an overall band score of 7.0 and no component below 7.0 for IMG eligibility.
Question 7: An IMG who obtained FRACGP via the PEP pathway — what ongoing requirement must they fulfil to maintain Fellowship?
- Complete a further 12 months of supervised practice
- Meet RACGP CPD (continuing professional development) requirements triennially (Correct answer)
- Re-sit the FRACGP written exam every 5 years
- Obtain endorsement from the Medical Board annually
Correct answer: Meet RACGP CPD (continuing professional development) requirements triennially
All FRACGP Fellows, regardless of pathway, must meet CPD requirements in each triennial cycle to maintain their Fellowship status.
FRACGP Eligibility Requirements 2
Which Australian body must grant a medical degree recognition before an international medical graduate can apply for FRACGP candidacy?