2017 MCCC Registrar Handbook

The RACGP pathway is a three (3) year program that includes an initial hospital year, eighteen (18)
months of community-based general practice and six (6) months of training in a skills term relevant
to your GP Training (this can be completed in general practice). During this period, MCCC runs peer
learning workshops as well as working closely with GP Supervisors to ensure all GP registrars receive
appropriate experience, adequate teaching and mentoring.
2.6.1.1 Summary of Training Units and Terms Offered in RACGP Training
Component of training
Number of 13 week active
training units required
Length of training
Hospital training 4 52 weeks full-time
GPT1 2 26 weeks full-time
GPT2 2 26 weeks full-time
GPT3 2 26 weeks full-time
GPT4 in GP or Extended skills 2 26 weeks full-time
The above compulsory terms can then be complemented by one of the following elective terms:
Advanced Rural Skills Post 4 52 weeks full-time
Academic Post will count towards an
Extended skill
2 26 weeks full-time
2.6.1.2 Advanced Training terms
The AGPT Program provides opportunities for all registrars to undertake a range of advanced terms,
referred to as extended skills, advanced rural skills training (ARST), or academic posts. These are
ideal for registrars with a special clinical interest. In some cases these experiences can lead to
postgraduate qualifications.
The curricula of the FRACGP and FARGP have different requirements for elective training and rural
specialized training, but MCCC offers training packages that meet the requirements of these awards
which can be tailored to your particular needs or interests.
MCCC requires you to apply for Extended Skill posts a minimum of three (3)
months prior to your proposed commencement date in that post. Training time
in these posts will not be recognized unless pre-approved by MCCC.
From 2017 onwards a term in general practice must be completed prior to
commencing an Extended Skill with the following exceptions: DRANZCOG, JCCA
and the Diploma in Palliative Care.
2.6.1.3 Extended Skills Training
MCCC has a range of accredited Extended Skills Posts at various locations. These include (but are not
limited to):
• Aboriginal Health
• Mental Health
• Emergency
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Dip. Obs)
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