Specialty training pathway recruitment can start earlier than most interns realise. Knowing key dates and requirements early gives you a real advantage. AMA Victoria is here to support you to plan and prepare with confidence.


2027 main AGPT application intake open 3 March-14 April 2026

For those considering GP training in 2027, the main AGPT (Australian General Practice Training Program) intake opens 3 March 2026 and closes 14 April 2026.

A second intake runs 7-28 July 2026, however places are expected to be limited – most metropolitan positions will likely be filled in the first round.

If you are selected as an intern, you will still be required to complete a second hospital year and obtain your certificate of completion of the national framework.

Having a confirmed training place means your health service can work with you to secure the mandatory experience required to commence GP clinic training in 2028.


How AMA Victoria can support your application

There are five key steps to becoming a GP or Rural Generalist with the RACGP on the AGPT Program:

  1. Check your eligibility

  2. Apply during application intake

  3. Sit national entry assessment

  4. Receive offer outcome

  5. Participate in induction

AMA Victoria is your career partner. Our professional development and careers teams track training pathway timelines and translate them into practical guidance so you can plan and apply with confidence.

As a member of AMA Victoria, you can get started with a complimentary 15-minute career call.

Our more in-depth coaching services are designed to support informed decision making and targeted skill development.  Options include:

Over the coming months we will share more member-only resources to support decisions about medical training pathways, including practical planning strategies and pathway insights.

Visit RACGP for more details on how to apply for the 2027 AGPT main application intake.

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Mardi O’Keefe is the Director of Engagement & Professional Growth at AMA Victoria.

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