How does PFP fit into the 3GA and Training Programs?
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Date Updated: 2026-02-03
The Pre-Fellowship Program (PFP) is a 3GA program that enables IMGs and Non-VR Doctors to practice in a Distribution Priority Area (DPA) and access Medicare. This is to prepare General Practitioners (GP) for Fellowship by acquiring more GP experience.
However, it is not a Pathway to ACRRM or RACGP Fellowship. What this means is that your GP can use PFP as a bridging program to fulfill their 19AA requirements whilst waiting for acceptance onto an approved training program such as FSP, AGPT, RVTS, or ACRRM Independent Pathway.
Here is a visual from the PFP guidelines on where PFP fits into the 3GA and Training Programs:
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Information from this blog has been taken directly from:
- Pre-Fellowship Program (PFP) – 6 June 2025 – 3 February 2026
- Pre-Fellowship Program Guidelines – 11 November 2024 – 3 February 2026
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