Nine out of 10 registrars satisfied with RACGP training: Survey
16 May 2025
Labelled a ‘tremendous success’, a 2024 registrar survey shows positive results for the training program, as well as areas for growth.
Nine in 10 Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) registrars continue to feel satisfied with their training and education experience with the RACGP, according to an independent annual snapshot.
The General Practice National Registrar Survey, which included more than 1000 AGPT participants, also showed that more than 91% of respondents were satisfied with the quality of training and education at their training site.
RACGP President Dr Michael Wright said the results confirm that the transition back to GP training has been a ‘tremendous success’.
‘Registrars are telling us that the college is meeting their needs when it comes to GP training and education,’ he said.
‘The fact that there has been a 5.2% increase in overall training and education satisfaction compared to 2023 shows that the college is providing a positive experience for the vast majority of registrars.
‘It’s also great to see a 10% or greater increase in registrar satisfaction from 2023 to 2024 in multiple areas.’
According to the report, the most significant improvements were in the quality of overall training and education experience and feedback on training progress as well as peer learning and communication.
Within training facility environments:
- 83.5% were satisfied with the level of workplace responsibility
- 82.3% were satisfied with the number of patients/presentations
- 82% were satisfied with the clinical work
It also found more than 91% of respondents had participated in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety or awareness training and education.
Amongst other key insights from registrars in the report, the top three reasons for becoming a GP were:
- Hours/working conditions (80.3%)
- Diversity of patients and medical presentations (67.6%)
- Opportunity to build long term relationships with patients (66.3%)
Dr Wright said this is heartening to see.
‘Seeing our GP registrars motivated by these three reasons makes me feel really positive about the future of the profession.’
Despite the success of the AGPT Program, Dr Wright said the college remains focused on further enhancing registrar training and education.
‘We continue listening to registrars in order to improve our services and do all we can to give them the best training and education experience,’ he said.