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Your Guide to RACGP Part C and Medicare Provider Number

  • May 13
  • 3 min read

Understanding the Process


Stage 1: Lodge PART C


  • Once you have received your AHPRA registration and your visa is granted, you can lodge your RACGP Part C application.

Key Requirements for Part C:

  1. Evidence of AHPRA Registration: A copy of your registration, which must be verifiable on the AHPRA website.

  2. Evidence of Visa: A valid visa allowing you to work in Australia, including visa type and any restrictions or conditions.

  3. AHPRA Registration Number: Only the number, not the certificate.

  4. Moratorium Period: This is 10 years from your AHPRA registration date.


It’s ideal to complete this on the same day your visa is granted. The online process can take as little as 10 minutes, and you will likely have all the required information from previous steps.


Likely Timing for PART C Processing


Depending on workloads and public holidays, Part C processing can take anywhere from 1 day up to 3 weeks.


It’s perfectly fine to send a polite inquiry email after one week to ask if there’s anything that can be done to expedite the process.


Stage 2: Accept Your Program Agreement and Pay the Invoice


  • You will receive an email notification that your Part C has been processed. This email comes from pepspecialistadmin@racgp.org.au with the subject: PEP Specialist Stream Program Agreement PC and invoice.


You will need to complete the following steps within three weeks:

  1. Accept the Program Agreement: Review and authorise your attached "Specialist Program Agreement PC". We can arrange this online with Adobe Sign if you prefer.

  2. Pay the Invoice: The invoice for your term is $12,525. Link is provided.

  3. Complete the Application for Membership: Become a financial member of the RACGP. You will receive a separate email with the relevant link. The membership fee is calculated on a pro-rata basis, amounting to $632 for GPs in training for the 2025–26 period.

  4. Submit Evidence of BLS Completion: You can either submit evidence of completing a basic life support (BLS) course or reply to the college explaining that you will complete this requirement upon arriving in Australia.

  5. Submit Application for RACGP Fellowship Program Provider Number.


Stage 3: Application for Initial Medicare Provider Number (MPN)


  • Lodge your application for the Initial Medicare Provider Number (MPN).


To process your PEP provider number, complete the Medicare HW019 form and submit it via email to ApprovedPlacement@racgp.org.au.


This will include five attachments:

  1. HW019 MPN Initial Provider Number form: Sign this form, scan it, and email it back to us.

  2. Passport: A clear copy of your passport.

  3. Visa: A copy of your visa.

  4. AHPRA Registration Certificate: Your registration certificate.

  5. Practice Letter of Support: We will gather this from your practice.



RACGP’s Approval Checklist


The RACGP will process your application once you have:

  • Accepted your Program Agreement.

  • Paid your invoice for the term fees.

  • Become a financial member of the RACGP.

  • Provided evidence of BLS course completion or plans to do BLS in Australia.


When you receive an email from ApprovedPlacement@racgp.org.au confirming they have forwarded your application to the MPN, let your practice and your Doctor Connect team member know. This way, we can start counting down the final 14 days with the practice together.


Potential Delays


Throughout this process, there can be delays due to:

  1. Waiting for Part C to be processed.

  2. Awaiting payment for the term’s education fees.

  3. Waiting for Approved Pathways to process.

  4. Medicare Provider Number (MPN) processing, which can take up to 14 days.


Avoiding Delays


What can you do to avoid delays in this part of the process?

  • Monitor Your Inbox: Keep an eye out for emails from the RACGP.

  • Be Prepared for Payments: Ensure you can make payments as they arise.

  • Lodge Approval Ready Applications: Your Doctor Connect team member is available to double-check your application.

  • Follow Up Politely: If any stage of the process stalls for around 3–5 days, politely reply to your case officer at the RACGP. Ask if there’s anything that can be done to assist; this can prompt action if something has caused a delay.

  • CC Your Doctor Connect Team Member: Include your team member in emails with the RACGP to help monitor progress.

  • Practice Patience: Remember that these processes can take time.


By following these steps, you can navigate the transition smoothly and efficiently.


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