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How Fellow Academy is Different from GP Academy (Quality over Volume)

Last updated: November 2025

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How Fellow Academy is Different from GP Academy (Quality over Volume)

Last updated: November 2025

Dr Shaun Tan, FRACGP, MD, BMSC
Medical Examiner | Associate Lecturer
Scored 90% on the AKT & Top 15th percentile in the KFP

Preparing for the RACGP exams can feel like carrying a weight that never quite lifts. You have clinic loads, on call responsibilities, family obligations, and the constant pressure of knowing that your career progression depends on one set of exams. It is understandable if the idea of sitting down to study feels overwhelming.

This is where it becomes important to understand how Fellow Academy is different from GP Academy, quality over volume. The two academies operate with very different educational philosophies. GP Academy focuses on offering very large volumes of content while Fellow Academy focuses on targeted high quality resources that respect your time, your stress levels, and your real life schedule.

In this expanded guide, I will break down these differences clearly, using evidence, statistics, and practical examples so you can choose the approach that genuinely supports your success.

Fewer but Higher Quality Exam Standard Questions

Fellow Academy intentionally offers a carefully curated set of exam standard KFP style practice that is built to mirror real RACGP exam structure and clinical reasoning complexity. This is a deliberate choice backed by the way the current written exams are designed and timed. The AKT consists of 150 single best answer questions delivered in 4 hours including the universal additional 30 minutes for all candidates [1]. The KFP now consists of 70 multiple selection questions delivered in 4 hours for all candidates, with explicit instruction on the number of options to select for each question [1, 2].

Here is why Fellow Academy’s approach works so well:

You spend less time scrolling through low yield questions.
You spend more time developing the exact clinical reasoning skills the KFP and AKT expect.
You avoid question fatigue and disjointed study patterns.
You build deeper understanding with each question because the quality is consistent and tightly exam aligned.

These exam facts matter because your practice should match the official format and timing you will face on the day. Calibrating practice to 150 AKT items, 4 hours and 70 KFP items, 4 hours helps you build realistic pacing and decision making under pressure [1, 2].

Notes Structured by Topic for Fast Revision

Fellow Academy provides concise topic structured notes that help you revise quickly, efficiently, and without unnecessary overwhelm. This note design complements the way the written exams are delivered in venue based sittings and under timed conditions, where rapid retrieval and clarity are essential [3].

Here is how Fellow Academy’s notes support your revision:

They are short enough to revise between consultations or during short breaks
They are structured enough to reinforce high yield clinical content.
They reduce the cognitive load associated with long lecture replays.
They help you feel more in control of your study plan because you can track progress easily.

Most IMGs and GP registrars simply do not have uninterrupted hours available every evening to watch long recordings. Revision must be fast, targeted, and digestible. By centring topic based summaries, you can align your knowledge to the official exam expectations while maintaining sustainable study rhythms.

Built for IMGs Who Do Not Have Time to Rewatch 20 Lectures

Many IMGs and busy registrars are working full time in demanding clinical environments. Some are raising families, managing rotating shifts, or studying while working after hours. This reality makes it nearly impossible to repeatedly rewatch lengthy recorded lectures. The RACGP confirms that the AKT and KFP are delivered in venues across

Australia, reinforcing the need to practise efficient, time bound recall that mirrors the test day environment [3].

Fellow Academy’s entire learning ecosystem is built around respecting your time. This is not just an educational approach, it is a practical and compassionate one.

Here is how Fellow Academy supports real world study:

Content is broken into small, high yield sections that fit easily into a busy day.
Topic based notes and flashcards allow you to revise during commute times or between patients.
The programme acknowledges your limited time and designs around it rather than expecting you to stretch yourself beyond capacity.
You build test day readiness that reflects the official structure and delivery format of the RACGP exams, rather than generic long form study [1, 3].

This model meets IMGs where they are, acknowledging the specific challenges of preparing for high stakes exams while working and managing complex personal responsibilities.

Practical Pacing and Review Strategy Aligned to RACGP Format

Your strategy should mirror official constraints to avoid last minute surprises. Training to 150 AKT items in 4 hours and 70 KFP items in 4 hours helps you build decision speed while preserving accuracy. Schedule short review cycles after each simulated block to adjust timing, triage rules, and flag topics needing targeted revision before the next practice set [1, 2].

Practical steps that work well for busy clinicians:

Use 40 to 50 minute drills followed by 10 minutes of focused error review.
Maintain a living list of recurring errors tied to topics for rapid note refresh.
Rotate high yield systems to keep recall fresh while avoiding fatigue.

CCE Preparation Principles

The CCE is a performance based assessment that tests consultation structure, data gathering, and management planning under time pressure. The CCE consists of 9 clinical cases, typically 4 case discussions and 5 clinical encounters, with 15 minutes per case plus 5 minutes reading time. Build rehearsal sets that respect these timings and emphasise safe, patient centred communication to match the current RACGP guidance [4, 5].

What to practise deliberately:

Rapid hypothesis generation and prioritised data gathering in the first 3 minutes.
Clear safety netting, follow up, and documentation cues in the final 2 minutes.
Culturally safe, evidence aligned counselling that reflects Australian primary care.

FAQ: Fellow Academy vs GP Academy

1: What distinguishes Fellow Academy from GP Academy regarding study questions?

Fellow Academy focuses on tightly exam aligned practice that reflects the official formats, for example AKT 150 single best answer items in 4 hours and KFP 70 multiple selection items in 4 hours [1, 2]. This quality over volume approach builds reasoning, prioritisation, and timing discipline without overwhelming you.

2: Are fewer but better questions enough for effective exam preparation?

Yes. When practice aligns with the official structure, you learn to navigate the real constraints you will face. Training to the pace and style of 150 AKT items in 4 hours and 70 KFP items in 4 hours supports more effective decision making and recall under pressure [1, 2].

3: How do Fellow Academy’s revision notes differ in day to day use?

They are designed for quick access and consolidation so you can revise between patients and before venue based sittings. Because the AKT and KFP are delivered in venues across Australia, focusing on rapid topic retrieval improves confidence for exam day logistics and pacing [3].

4: How do flashcards help with the KFP’s multiple selection format?

Spaced repetition accelerates retrieval of high yield options and helps you avoid omissions when a question instructs you to select multiple correct choices. This is directly relevant to the current KFP format of 70 multiple selection questions in 4 hours [1, 2].

5: Where does the CCE fit, and how should my practice reflect its structure?

The CCE consists of 9 clinical cases, typically 4 case discussions and 5 clinical encounters, with 15 minutes per case plus 5 minutes reading time. Building consultation structure, data gathering, and communication under these timings ensures your preparation mirrors the real assessment [4, 5].

Exam Delivery and Timing Essentials

Understanding delivery and timing is central to effective preparation. The AKT runs as 150 single best answer questions in 4 hours and the KFP runs as 70 multiple selection questions in 4 hours. These written exams are delivered in venues across Australia, so practising under venue like conditions improves pacing and stress management [1, 3].

Key takeaways you should bake into your study plan:

Calibrate practice blocks to the exact durations used on test day.
Simulate venue conditions, including reading time cues and time checks.
Build a pacing checklist that maps items per 30 minute segment for both exams.

Flashcards for Constant Active Recall and Retention

Active recall and spaced repetition are widely supported methods for strengthening memory in medical education. In the context of the RACGP exams, these methods help you quickly retrieve guideline aligned answers within strict time limits, especially when facing 150 AKT items or 70 KFP items in 4 hour windows [1, 2].

Flashcards are one of the most powerful ways to lock in high yield information. They are especially useful for IMGs who are juggling multiple responsibilities.

Here is how Fellow Academy’s flashcards support your learning:

They expose you to key concepts repeatedly over time, strengthening memory.
They help you revise in small bursts, which aligns perfectly with clinical schedules.
They adapt to your weaker areas, prompting repeated review as needed.
They support you in transitioning from recognition to retrieval, which is essential for KFP and AKT success.

A short 10 minute flashcard session can be far more effective than a 1 hour passive lecture replay when you are tired after clinic. Over weeks, this adds up to durable recall under the time pressure specified by the official exam formats [1, 2].

If you are feeling stretched thin by work, family, or the sheer emotional load of exam preparation, Fellow Academy offers a way forward that is kinder, more efficient, and more aligned with real world clinical life. With high quality AKT and KFP practice calibrated to official formats, topic based notes built for rapid recall, and flashcards that strengthen memory for timed sittings, you can move toward your RACGP Fellowship goals without drowning in unnecessary content.

Disclaimer: This content is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representative of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. The strategies and approaches shared are based on personal experience and the experiences of other GP candidates who successfully passed their exams. They are intended as general study guidance only and should not be taken as official RACGP advice.

References

[1] The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. (2024). AKT and KFP guide, assessment formats and timing. Retrieved from https://www.racgp.org.au/education/fellowship/exams

[2] RACGP. (2025, April 2). Latest Fellowship exam results, KFP format update to 70 multiple selection questions from 2025.2. newsgp. Retrieved from https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp

[3] RACGP. (2025, July 29). Exam venues, AKT and KFP delivery in venues across Australia. Retrieved from https://www.racgp.org.au/education/fellowship/exams

[4] The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. (2025). Clinical Competency Exam, how the CCE works. Retrieved from https://www.racgp.org.au/education/fellowship/exams/clinical-competency-exam

[5] RACGP. (2023, August 10). Candidate guidelines for the Clinical Competency Exam, determination of a passing grade. Retrieved from https://www.racgp.org.au/education/fellowship/exams/clinical-competency-exam

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Dr Shaun Tan, FRACGP, MD, BMSC
Medical Examiner | Associate Lecturer
Scored 90% on the AKT & Top 15th percentile in the KFP

Summary

Preparing for the RACGP exams can feel like carrying a weight that never quite lifts. You have clinic loads, on call responsibilities, family obligations, and the constant pressure of knowing that your career progression depends on one set of exams. It is understandable if the idea of sitting down to study feels overwhelming.

This is where it becomes important to understand how Fellow Academy is different from GP Academy, quality over volume. The two academies operate with very different educational philosophies. GP Academy focuses on offering very large volumes of content while Fellow Academy focuses on targeted high quality resources that respect your time, your stress levels, and your real life schedule.

In this expanded guide, I will break down these differences clearly, using evidence, statistics, and practical examples so you can choose the approach that genuinely supports your success.

Fewer but Higher Quality Exam Standard Questions

Fellow Academy intentionally offers a carefully curated set of exam standard KFP style practice that is built to mirror real RACGP exam structure and clinical reasoning complexity. This is a deliberate choice backed by the way the current written exams are designed and timed. The AKT consists of 150 single best answer questions delivered in 4 hours including the universal additional 30 minutes for all candidates [1]. The KFP now consists of 70 multiple selection questions delivered in 4 hours for all candidates, with explicit instruction on the number of options to select for each question [1, 2].

Here is why Fellow Academy’s approach works so well:

You spend less time scrolling through low yield questions.
You spend more time developing the exact clinical reasoning skills the KFP and AKT expect.
You avoid question fatigue and disjointed study patterns.
You build deeper understanding with each question because the quality is consistent and tightly exam aligned.

These exam facts matter because your practice should match the official format and timing you will face on the day. Calibrating practice to 150 AKT items, 4 hours and 70 KFP items, 4 hours helps you build realistic pacing and decision making under pressure [1, 2].

Notes Structured by Topic for Fast Revision

Fellow Academy provides concise topic structured notes that help you revise quickly, efficiently, and without unnecessary overwhelm. This note design complements the way the written exams are delivered in venue based sittings and under timed conditions, where rapid retrieval and clarity are essential [3].

Here is how Fellow Academy’s notes support your revision:

They are short enough to revise between consultations or during short breaks
They are structured enough to reinforce high yield clinical content.
They reduce the cognitive load associated with long lecture replays.
They help you feel more in control of your study plan because you can track progress easily.

Most IMGs and GP registrars simply do not have uninterrupted hours available every evening to watch long recordings. Revision must be fast, targeted, and digestible. By centring topic based summaries, you can align your knowledge to the official exam expectations while maintaining sustainable study rhythms.

Built for IMGs Who Do Not Have Time to Rewatch 20 Lectures

Many IMGs and busy registrars are working full time in demanding clinical environments. Some are raising families, managing rotating shifts, or studying while working after hours. This reality makes it nearly impossible to repeatedly rewatch lengthy recorded lectures. The RACGP confirms that the AKT and KFP are delivered in venues across

Australia, reinforcing the need to practise efficient, time bound recall that mirrors the test day environment [3].

Fellow Academy’s entire learning ecosystem is built around respecting your time. This is not just an educational approach, it is a practical and compassionate one.

Here is how Fellow Academy supports real world study:

Content is broken into small, high yield sections that fit easily into a busy day.
Topic based notes and flashcards allow you to revise during commute times or between patients.
The programme acknowledges your limited time and designs around it rather than expecting you to stretch yourself beyond capacity.
You build test day readiness that reflects the official structure and delivery format of the RACGP exams, rather than generic long form study [1, 3].

This model meets IMGs where they are, acknowledging the specific challenges of preparing for high stakes exams while working and managing complex personal responsibilities.

Tools That Make Active Recall Easy

Digital tools simplify the process of integrating active recall and spaced repetition into your RACGP exam preparation.

Brainscape: Uses adaptive algorithms to determine when you should review each flashcard based on your confidence level.
Anki: Allows custom deck creation for topics like PBS rules or emergency management.
Quizlet: Offers collaborative decks for study groups.

Using these tools allows you to:

Review flashcards during commutes or between patients.
Automatically revisit topics you’re struggling with.
Track progress and identify weak areas.

These platforms bring structure to your study plan, ensuring regular reinforcement and better recall.

(For time management strategies, see our AKT Study Planner.)

How to Combine These Methods for Peak Performance

When you combine active recall with spaced repetition, the results are exponential. This combination, known as “spaced retrieval practice”, creates a continuous cycle of learning, forgetting, and relearning that strengthens memory.

Start early (at least 6–12 months before your exam).
Create flashcards for each guideline or high-yield topic.
Use Brainscape or Anki daily to review material in spaced cycles.
Schedule mock exams every 3–4 weeks to test your applied knowledge.

Research indicates spaced repetition can significantly increase long-term retention, with spaced learners achieving approximately 58% accuracy compared to 43% among traditional learners (p<0.001) [4].

By six months into this method, most candidates report not only improved recall but also better confidence under pressure. You’re no longer scrambling to remember—you’re retrieving information automatically.