FRACGP

and fellowship

for GP´s in Australia.

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WHAT IS FRACGP AND HOW DO I GET FELLOWSHIP?

Exploring General Practitioner Opportunities Abroad and the Importance of FRACGP
Are you interested in pursuing opportunities for General Practitioners overseas, such as in Canada, Ireland, or New Zealand? Alternatively, are you an Australian General Practitioner seeking to establish a sustainable career in general practice? If so, you may find the Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) beneficial. But what does FRACGP signify in the medical field? What is its significance, and why is it essential? In this discussion, we will not only define FRACGP but also delve into its implications and how obtaining it can position you for promising prospects as a general practitioner in Australia or other nations.

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ABOUT FRACGP

The acronym FRACGP represents the Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, which is an accredited specialist general practice qualification by the Australian Medical Council. Attaining the FRACGP indicates that a general practitioner has been assessed and deemed competent to independently practice general medicine at the highest level of training.
In addition to showcasing a GP's qualification, the FRACGP offers various benefits. For instance, it enables GPs to claim specific Medicare rebates and allows them to use the title of "FRACGP" as a fellow in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and Canada. Without the FRACGP (or FACRRM for those pursuing rural medicine), GPs cannot bill Medicare for rebates. Furthermore, patients visiting vocationally recognized GPs may receive higher rebates for their consultations, providing a financial incentive to choose GPs with FRACGP (or FACRRM) qualifications.

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RACGP AND FRACGP

In Australia, the leading professional organization for general practitioners is the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). It is responsible for creating and upholding standards in general practice through education, training, clinical practice quality, and research. Additionally, the RACGP represents and advocates for GPs on issues affecting general medicine. With the largest membership of any medical college in the country, membership in the RACGP is mandatory for GPs seeking fellowship as it is the official representative body for GPs. To apply for fellowship with the RACGP, doctors must pass the FRACGP exam, and those in pursuit of this designation are referred to as 'registrars'. Throughout their training, registrars are supervised by a qualified GP recognized by the Medical Board of Australia as a minimum requirement.

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FRACGP EXAMS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifying for the Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
To become eligible for the Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), registrars are required to fulfill certain criteria. This includes completing a comprehensive three-part written and clinical examination, as well as meeting all the training program prerequisites. The process typically spans three years, with the option of up to one-year Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). This RPL provides registrars with an exemption from the first year of the program, and they must apply for it at an early stage to be considered for qualification.
There are diverse pathways through which individuals can achieve FRACGP qualification, including the vocational training pathway, the specialist pathway, and the practice-based assessment pathway for actively practicing general practitioners. The FRACGP examination comprises three segments:

  • Applied Knowledge Test (AKT)

  • Key Feature Problems (KFP)

  • Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE)

    The AKT and KFP are conducted online with 150 multiple-choice questions in the AKT and case scenarios with extended responses in the KFP. On the other hand, the OSCE is a performance-based test where candidates are evaluated while addressing various clinical scenarios.
    After completing the exams, candidates receive their results via email on a scheduled release date and can also access them on the RACGP website. Successful candidates' names are listed on the website as well. Those who pass all exam segments can then proceed to the next stage, which involves applying for admission to the Fellowship of RACGP.

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WHAT DO THOSE LETTERS AFTER A DOCTORS NAME MEAN?

Doctors who have completed the FRACGP successfully can put MBBS FRACGP after their name

  • MBBS: This stands for Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, which is a doctor’s qualification as a Doctor of Medicine.

  • FRACGP: A Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has successfully completed specialty training as a GP under the RACGP.

Other medical doctor-related terms you might encounter include

FACRRM: Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine. FACRRM study is focused on healthcare and medical practice in rural and remote areas of Australia.

  • FRCP: Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians. This is a requirement in Australia and New Zealand for a doctor to be recognised as a specialist or consultant physician in general (internal) medicine or some other relevant subspecialty.

  • MBBS (Hons.): Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Honours), indicates a doctor who has attained specific high marks in an MBBS subject.

  • MBChB: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery/Chirurgery. The MBChB degree is usually awarded in the UK, South Africa and NZ and is equivalent to the MBBS degree.

  • ACCSCMS: Advanced Clinical Certificate in Skin Cancer Medicine and Surgery. This specialty course is for general practitioners who plan to focus on practising skin cancer medicine.

  • MRCGP: Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners. This indicates a GP is a member of the UK counterpart of the RACGP.

  • DFSRH: Diplomate of Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare. This qualification means the doctor specialises in sexual and reproductive healthcare.

  • DRANZCOG: Diploma of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. The DRANZCOG training is intended for general practitioners or residents who want to gain skills in obstetrics and gynaecology so they can safely perform basic gynaecological procedures and non-complex deliveries.

  • RANZCOG: Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. The RANZCOG is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to establish and uphold high standards of practice in women’s health, obstetrics and gynaecology.

  • DCH: Diploma of Child Health. This post-graduate qualification enables medical professionals to demonstrate their child health experience.

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR FRACGP DOCTORS AT DOCTORU

FRACGP Qualification: Catalyst for Advancing Your General Practice Career
Obtaining a FRACGP certification stands as a pivotal achievement for a general practitioner, illuminating a profound impact on one's career trajectory. This esteemed credential serves as a testament to your heightened proficiency and formalizes your specialized focus as a GP. Moreover, possessing a FRACGP designation empowers you to autonomously engage in the practice of medicine. Its sterling reputation and widespread acknowledgment vastly expand your horizons, presenting a plethora of promising prospects, including coveted GP positions featured on Alecto—a renowned platform for healthcare opportunities.
At Doctoru, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive career guidance and spearheading the recruitment of GP registrars who have recently completed their RACGP-FRACGP assessments and await the outcome. Our array of vacancies encompasses diverse GP roles, encompassing opportunities in group practices, individual physician-owned family practices, and positions within expansive corporate medical centers scattered across Australia.

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