New Applicants

Selection Information

Applications for the 2009 intake of the Australian General Practice Training Program are now open and close on 21 September 2008.

Applications are welcome from doctors who are interested in positions that remain unfilled as at 13 October 2008. Applicants who apply during this period will join the 2009 AGPT selection process at the commencement of Round 3 on 16 October 2008 for entry into AGPT early in 2009.

The information below will assist applicants in determining their eligibility for the AGPT Program.

(Please note: Doctors who have already completed an application for 2009 AGPT should refer to the Current Applicants webpage for details regarding Round 1 and Round 2 processes.)

It is important that you follow the steps below prior to commencing an on-line application.

Step 1

Please read the 2009 AGPT Guide for Applicants before proceeding.

Information in the guide covers: AGPT overview, eligibility criteria, information required for completing the on-line application form, referee and supporting documentation requirements, the selection and interview process and much more.

Please note that the 2009 AGPT guide for applicants is an annually published document and contains key dates for the main application process. These dates are not relevant to applicants who apply during August/September 2008.

These applicants should read the Key Dates: Second Intake 2009 document in conjuction with the application guide.

Step 2

Doctors must meet a number of eligibility criteria in order to apply for AGPT. Please click on the 'Eligibility Self-Assessment' button below to assess your eligibility prior to completing an application form.

Step 3

Doctors who are eligible to apply will also need to check which pathway they may choose. Please click on the 'Pathway Eligibility' button below to assess your pathway eligibility before completing an application.