16 September 2019 | Australian GPs, Clinic Owners and Practice Managers, UK/Ireland GPs | 3 minutes read
The new Practice Experience Pathway (PEP) Specialist Stream has come into effect on September 1, 2019 and replaces the Specialist Recognition Program. The previous program was used by many GPs moving from the UK to work in Australia. The following advice was written at the commencement of the program, please check with an Alecto Consultant for the most up to date advice.
The Practice Experience Program (PEP) Specialist Stream provides a pathway for international medical graduates (IMGS) with overseas specialist qualifications to gain Fellowship with the RACGP (FRACGP).
The PEP has two streams, the standard and specialist streams. More info on the two different streams can be found here.
Supported by the Australian Government’s Stronger Rural Health Strategy, PEP is the new specialist general practitioner training and self-directed education program for SIMGs to attain Fellowship with the RACGP.
The information we have at hand indicates that RACGP will examine the following factors:
Another positive outcome from the recent changes is that certification from more countries than ever have been assessed as substantially comparable.
A full list can be found on the RACGP’s website here
The time required to gain Fellowship with RACGP depends on the outcome of your comparability assessment:
The pathway depends on whether you are deemed Substantially Comparable or Partially Comparable. Below is a chart from the RACGP website that outlines the two different pathways.
If you have any questions in relation to your future recruitment requirements please contact us at info@alecto.com.au.
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