Through the Independent Pathway (IP), all Fellowship training and education is self-funded. IP is suitable for those who are not eligible for Commonwealth funding due to;

  • having a temporary visa
  • not having general registration with Aphra, or
  • having a primary medical qualification from overseas.

Eligibility Criteria

Residency / citizenship

  • Hold Australian/NZ citizenship
  • Permanent residency status
  • Have Australian temporary residency (skilled migration or business visas - student visa is not permitted). 

Medical registration

Hold current registration with the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) in one of the following categories: 

  • General registration
  • Specialist registration
  • Provisional registration
  • Limited registration.

Applicants with constraints on their registration will be considered eligible if they are deemed by the College to be able to meet the requirements of the training program. See Eligibility for Training Policy and Medical Registration Constraints Process for further information.

Fees

Type

DescriptionCostPayable
Upfront Fees
   
Application FeeThe Application Fee covers the costs of the application and the selection process.$190*Upon application
Selection FeeThe Selection Fee covers the selection assessments (Suitability Assessment and MMIs).$500*Upon receiving your training offer
Enrolment FeeThe Enrolment fee is a one-off fee that covers enrolment on the pathway and is payable on acceptance of ACRRM's offer of a place in the Independent Pathway.$495*^Upon acceptance
Education Program FeeThe Education Program Fee is offered in full or monthly instalments and covers the first 12 months of the Fellowship program. It includes educational support, access to online modules, face-to-face workshops, weekly live virtual classroom sessions, Training Program Advisor and Medical Educator and support, formative assessment, provisional training post accreditation, and records management.$24,950^Upon acceptance. Payment plan available
Ongoing Fees
   
Membership fee Registrars enjoy the benefits of being a member of the College. Learn more about membership.$450*Upfront pro rata, then annually.
Training SupportThe annual administration fee is payable annually for every year after the first 12 months of the education program and covers Training Program Advisor and Medical Educator and support, provisional training post accreditation, and records management, required formative assessment.

$2,495*^

annually
Other Fees
   
Recognition of Prior LearningThe Recognition of Prior Learning Fee covers the costs associated with making an assessment of prior learning.$745*^Upon application
AssessmentView full list of assessments fees 

Upon enrolment

Transfer FeeApplies for registrars applying to transfer to the Independent Pathway from AGPT or RVTS.$2,194.50*Upon application

Legend: * Non-refundable, ^ GST free. Fees subject to change/annual fee. 

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