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Common phrases and terms in the KFP and CCE explained
What is often not realised by many candidates sitting GP exams, is that there are common phrases and terms used in Fellowship exams that have specific meanings, often called command or clue words. Command or clue words (also known as instruction or directive words) tell you how to answer a specific exam question or […]
Contribute your local insight to influence GP Registrar placements
The Workforce Planning and Prioritisation (WPP) team at GPEx are calling South Australian GPs, GP supervisors, GP Registrars and Practice Managers to complete this anonymous survey to help inform our program reporting to the Department and GP Colleges.
Why Starting Early Matters: Exam Prep for RACGP KFP and CCE
It can be difficult to sit down and start studying, especially as most doctors already have a busy schedule. Fitting in study can feel like aiming for the impossible! So, it’s understandable that starting your exam preparation earlier than you may have planned seems unreasonable – many of you will be thinking why? Here is […]
Smart note taking for your exams
Most of us are visual learners and this means an efficient note-taking strategy is an invaluable contribution to success in your Fellowship exams. The breadth and depth of content you’ll need to master in preparation for your exams requires that you find an effective method to encode and recall this information. Being a capable and […]
GP ADHD Shared Care Program is coming
The exciting new GP ADHD Shared Care Program is coming! In collaboration with Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), the Program will enable a seamless transition for young individuals with ADHD from specialist paediatric care to their GP, fostering continuity in treatment. The Program empowers GPs to manage long-term medication with the support of […]
Shaping the Future of the GP Workforce in South Australia
GPEx is leading the charge in GP workforce analysis, with a forward-thinking approach to assess GP training and community need. Key Developments in Workforce Planning and Prioritisation GPEx has achieved an encouraging step forward in shaping the future of the GP workforce within South Australia through our recent submission to the Department of Health and […]
Navigating to Success: The Impact of Our GP Exam Prep Courses
Our GP Fellowship exam preparation courses continue to make significant strides, with increasing adoption amongst GP registrars. These courses, rooted in targeted strategies and enriched with experienced Australian medical educators’ wisdom, have been pivotal in shaping registrars’ successful journeys toward their Fellowship examinations. For over twenty years, our commitment to high-quality, individualised education has laid a […]
GP ADHD Shared Care News | Senate backs General Practice to have larger ADHD role | November 2023
Senate Backs General Practice To Have Larger ADHD Role Allowing GPs to play a greater part in diagnosis and management could reduce harms caused by existing treatment barriers, a bipartisan committee found. A Senate committee’s seven-month inquiry into ADHD assessment and treatment barriers has produced a host of recommendations, including for GPs to play a greater […]
How to pass your GP Fellowship multiple choice exam (AKT or MCQ)
Are multiple choice tests easy? With no writing involved and the correct answer being written on the page in front of you some people might think so. But even multiple choice tests can prove challenging without proper preparation. So, as you study for your exam, you may want to consider the following. Multiple choice questions […]
What to do the night before your fellowship exams
It is important to understand that while you may focus on the night before the exam, or exam-day preparation, the overall exam experience is multi-faceted. There are three equally important supplementary “phases” surrounding the exam itself: the learning phase, the preparation phase, and the post-result phase (Raffety et al., 1997). So, while the focus is […]
