RACGP Training Program Structure
GP 3 Terms
After their first twelve months of supervised General Practice (GP terms 1 & 2, also known as Basic and Advanced terms), GP Registrars are able to select a practice where they will work more independently, but still with some supervision. Now called GP Term 3, this term is also known as Subsequent GP Experience, or Mentor Time, or Mentorship.
GP Registrars at this stage of training are largely in the free market as far as remuneration is concerned and are encouraged to negotiate with potential supervisors just as any other fully qualified GP would need to.
This term is considered in 6 month (Full Time Equivalent) blocks, however there is a great deal of flexibility in how these terms can be undertaken. Registrars may elect to do one GP Term 3 (Subsequent term) and an extended skills term in a General Practice setting or one Subsequent term and one special interest training post . Registrars have the flexibility of choosing which practice they would like to train with, as long as the practice is accredited or successfully applies for and achieves accreditation prior to the commencement of the term. Many Registrars use this time as an opportunity to investigate their long term career options.
GP Synergy’s Role
GP Synergy maintains contact during with you during these terms and monitors and evaluates your in-practice experience and supervision to ensure you are receiving the training and teaching you require.
GP Synergy runs a number of elective (and some mandatory) workshops for Registrars in this stage of training to assist you reach your fellowship and professional goals. GP Synergy Registrars during this stage of their training often sit the Fellowship exams and GP Synergy runs an extensive and comprehensive exam preparation program to help Registrars achieve their Fellowship goals.
Rural Requirements for GP Synergy Sydney General Pathway Registrars
If you are a Sydney based General Pathway Registrar you are required to undertake 6 months of your GP training in a rural area, known as a RA 2-5. This means that Registrars spend a minimum of 6 months training either within the GP Synergy New England/Northwest region or with another Regional Training Provider and attending their educational program. Registrars are able to choose which term (GP Term 1, 2 or 3) they would like to fulfill this rural requirement.