Fellowship Support Program
Adelaide to Outback GP Training Program (AOGP) has been providing support to rural-based International Medical Graduates (IMGs) within the AOGP training region preparing for the RACGP examination via the alternative pathway since 2003. This was enabled through vision and funding from Rural Doctors Workforce Agency (RDWA). A basic model for this support is shown below. The model is based around a regionally distributed team of IMG Medical Educators to provide localised support, and an Education Team to coordinate and support the process.

Core Support process

The AOGP project team has developed an effective process of individualising education support. The whole program is tailored to each IMG’s individual needs, while still providing information essential to understanding the requirements of the RACGP exam.

Our education support is developed and delivered by a team of IMG Medical Educators (MEs). An ME is an experienced GP who has a passion for education, particularly in the area of IMG exam support. They come form diverse backgrounds, expertise and experience.

Feedback and results
We utlise the results of evaluation and feedback into the program’s future development. Doing so has seen the program evolve to its current state. We encourage our IMG MEs to continue to provide feedback and suggestions to the AOGP education team so that this evolution is continuous. The success of our feedback-based support is reflected in the exam pass rates of our IMGs.

Eligibility

There are two eligibility criteria which must be satisfied in order to qualify for our program.

1. RDWA must deem the applicant eligibile to join the Fellowship Support Program.
2. The applicant must be practising in the AOGP Fellowship Support Program training region.

For eligibility enquiries please contact RDWA on (08) 8234 8277. All IMGs who are eligible for the program are sent an application form by AOGP.

Regional divisions in which AOGP Fellowship Support Program operates

Enquiries

For information about the program, please contact the IMG Education Team.