A pathway for internationally trained General Practitioners seeking specialist registration and Fellowship in Australia.
The PEP Specialist Pathway is designed for overseas-trained General Practitioners who hold recognised specialist GP qualifications but are not eligible for the Expedited Specialist Pathway.
Delivered through the RACGP, the program combines supervised clinical practice, workplace-based assessments and education requirements, allowing eligible doctors to work towards Fellowship of the RACGP (FRACGP) and specialist registration in Australia.
Q Recruitment helps connect doctors with suitable practices and supports the transition into Australian general practice.
Find opportunities that match your skills, lifestyle, and career goals.
We connect you with qualified, motivated doctors who are actively seeking their next opportunity.
For overseas doctors, the right practice matters. We focus on clinics that can support the role, supervision process and long-term fit.
The RACGP reviews your qualifications, training and clinical experience to determine whether you are Substantially Comparable or Partially Comparable.
Complete your comparability assessment application and submit the supporting documentation required by the RACGP.
Obtain a position within an approved Australian general practice that satisfies the supervision and program requirements for your pathway stream.
Begin practising in Australia while completing supervision, workplace-based assessments, continuing professional development and other program requirements.
Successfully complete the requirements of your pathway stream and achieve Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP).
Following Fellowship, progress towards specialist registration and ongoing practice as a General Practitioner in Australia.
One of the key differences between the PEP Specialist Pathway and other registration pathways is the RACGP Comparability Assessment. This assessment reviews your qualifications, training and experience to determine how closely they align with Australian General Practice standards.
Your outcome will determine the supervision requirements, assessment process, work location eligibility and the pathway you’ll follow towards Fellowship and specialist registration.
Your qualifications and experience are considered closely aligned with Australian GP standards.
Your qualifications and experience are recognised, however additional assessment and support are required.
The PEP Specialist Pathway is not available.
Alternative registration and Fellowship pathways may still be available depending on your qualifications and circumstances.
Speak with our team to discuss alternative pathway options.
The PEP Specialist Pathway combines supervised Australian general practice experience with education, assessment and Fellowship requirements. While individual requirements vary depending on your comparability outcome, most participants should expect to complete the following throughout the program.
Your qualifications, training and experience are assessed by the RACGP to determine whether you are classified as Substantially Comparable or Partially Comparable, which determines the pathway requirements that follow.
While working in approved Australian general practice, participants complete supervision, education and workplace-based assessments designed to support progression towards RACGP Fellowship (FRACGP).
Once Fellowship requirements have been successfully completed, doctors can progress towards specialist registration and ongoing practice in Australia.
Speak with Q Recruitment about suitable GP roles, supervised practice options and the next steps for your registration pathway.
Q Recruitment specialises in recruitment in the medical industry, particularly locally trained and vocationally registered (VR) GPs, matching doctors with the right clinics.
The Practice Experience Program (PEP) Specialist Pathway is a registration pathway designed for internationally trained general practitioners who are not eligible for the Expedited Specialist Pathway.
Eligibility depends on your qualifications, training background and registration history. A formal assessment is required to determine suitability.
The Expedited Specialist Pathway is limited to GPs holding specific qualifications from the UK, Ireland and New Zealand. The PEP Specialist Pathway is intended for doctors who do not meet those eligibility requirements.
Yes. Doctors generally complete a period of supervised practice while meeting pathway requirements and progressing toward specialist recognition. The level of supervision will depend on which stream of the pathway you’re in.
Upon successful completion of pathway requirements, doctors may become eligible for specialist recognition and ongoing registration in Australia.
Timeframes vary depending on individual circumstances, supervision requirements and progression through the program.
The costs of the first year add up to close to $18,000 AUD.
Recurring annual membership fees after the first year are about $2,000 AUD.
If you’re in the Partially Comarable (PC) stream, there will be additional exam costs of about $11,000.
Sourcing your documentation may also incur additional fees.
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