Extension of program time
An extension of program time may be granted in specific circumstances if you can’t fulfil Fellowship requirements within the training time cap.
An extension of 26 weeks will be granted if there are extenuating and unforeseen circumstances. Further extension may be granted at the RACGP’s discretion.
Extension for training and assessment purposes
In some situations, you may need an extension of program time to satisfactorily complete a stage of training, sit Fellowship exams or regain competence after an extended period of leave.
If you’re completing the Rural Generalist Fellowship training, you have access to an additional 52 calendar weeks that can be used for extensions for training and assessment purposes and Category 2 leave.
If you apply for an extension to satisfactorily complete a stage of training, your program team will advise you of the education and training requirements for satisfactory completion during this extension.
If your program team decides you need an extension, they'll discuss this with you.
Further extension of program time
If you require additional program time extension you may apply to your program team.
A further extension of program time may be granted at the RACGP’s discretion for:
- cultural needs, considerations and commitments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander registrars
- special circumstances for international medical graduates
- extenuating and unforeseen circumstances experienced by you or a significant family member
- an approved remediation term to ensure all education and training requirements are met (per the Registrar Support and Remediation Policy)
Term adjustment
If you fall behind in educational activities in a term, the Training Programs team will assist you in catch-up activities where possible. However, in cases where multiple educational activities require completion, you may be offered a term adjustment.
Generally this occurs where registrars have taken long periods of leave such as 13 weeks (or more) in one term. A term adjustment means that you’ll need to repeat the training term. When this happens, the time you have to complete both your education component and consolidation phase will be extended.
You’ll be advised of your new anticipated completion date when we advise that a term adjustment is being implemented.