PEP Specialist GP Pathway

Working towards FRACGP through the Practice Experience Program (PEP) Specialist pathway? These articles cover eligibility, supervision and assessment requirements, and how to choose a rural or regional practice (MM2–7) that supports your Fellowship goals. Find practical guidance on Medicare provider numbers, practice expectations and timelines, so you can build the right experience in the right location.

The Case for Perth — Livability, GP Shortage, and More Central DPA Locations

Perth is an excellent place to build both a GP career and a life. The lifestyle case stands on its own. For GPs restricted to Distribution Priority Areas (DPA), Perth also has a geographic feature that many other capitals do not: you often do not have to give up a liveable suburb in order to work where you are allowed to bill Medicare. This article sets out both sides of that case.

2 days ago4 min read

Hobart, TAS — The MM2 State Capital: Why Tasmania Is a Great Destination for PEP Specialist GPs in 2026–2027

Hobart is Australia’s only state capital classified as a Modified Monash Model MM2 regional centre, not an MM1 major city. That single fact is why many doctors on the PEP Specialist Pathway (Partially Comparable) look at Tasmania differently from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth or Adelaide.

5 days ago3 min read

Why the Sign-On Bonus Can’t Be the Only Thing When Choosing Your Australian GP Practice

For many doctors considering a move to Australia — especially those on the PEP Specialist Pathway — the first question that often comes up is: “What’s the sign-on bonus or relocation allowance?”

Jul 274 min read

From Passport to Portal: Dr. Anita’s Heartfelt Journey Through the AHPRA Online Application for the PEP Specialist Pathway

Imagine stepping off a plane in Australia, heart racing with excitement and a touch of nerves. You’ve trained as a GP overseas, built years of experience helping patients in your home country, and now you’re ready to bring that care to Australian communities. For Dr. Anita, a dedicated general practitioner from overseas with a recognised specialist qualification, that moment arrived in early 2026. Like many international medical graduates (IMGs), she knew the path to practisi

Jul 243 min read

Top Tips for the Final CCE 2 Exam

The CCE is different from the written exams. It’s a practical, high-pressure assessment that tests how you actually practise medicine — your communication, clinical reasoning, patient safety, and professionalism under time constraints. Many capable registrars underperform not because of a lack of knowledge, but because of poor preparation strategy or exam-day execution. Here are the most effective, battle-tested tips to help you perform at your best.

Jul 224 min read

PTE Academic Booking Guide: Step-by-Step Process for IMGs Applying to Australia

You’ve decided PTE Academic is the right English test for your AHPRA registration and PEP Specialist pathway journey. Now comes the practical part: locating a convenient, official test centre and securing your preferred date without hassle. Finding and booking a PTE Academic test is refreshingly straightforward — whether you are still overseas or already in Australia. Here’s the complete, up-to-date process tailored for busy International Medical Graduates.

Jul 83 min read

Why PTE Academic for IMGs in Australia is the Best English Test in Pursuing Fast, Stress-Free Medical Registration (2026 AHPRA Update)

Navigating the journey from overseas medical qualification to practising in Australia is demanding. Between RACGP or ACRRM paperwork for the PEP Specialist stream, AHPRA registration requirements, and tight timelines, the last thing any International Medical Graduate (IMG) needs is an English language test that drags on for weeks or creates unnecessary stress.

Jul 63 min read

WA GP work force passes 1,000 GPs: What It Means for IMGs Seeking Opportunities in 2026

Western Australia’s rural and remote communities have reached a historic milestone. For the first time, more than 1,000 general practitioners are practising across MMM 2–7 locations. According to Rural Health West’s latest Rural General Practice in Western Australia – Annual Workforce Update (as of 30 November 2024), there are now 1,009 GPs working in these areas — a 5.8% increase (55 more GPs) from 954 the previous year.

Jul 33 min read