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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
This blog explains clearly what a modern GP exam academy should include in 2025, guiding you through the essential features that will help you navigate RACGP exams confidently. It covers comprehensive revision resources, examiner developed strategies, adaptive learning technologies, proven outcomes, and holistic support systems specifically tailored for Australian GP trainees and IMGs.
Feeling anxious about your upcoming RACGP exams is completely natural. I vividly remember preparing for my own exams, and like most trainees, I experienced periods of doubt and exhaustion. Your goal is not just to pass an exam, it is to become a capable, trusted GP, able to confidently handle the daily complexities of general practice. To achieve this, you need preparation that goes beyond textbooks, preparation that builds your clinical reasoning, communication skills, and practical decision making. That is precisely what the right GP exam academy can provide.
What a Modern GP Exam Academy Should Include in 2025, curriculum and revision
A modern GP exam academy in 2025 should comprehensively cover the RACGP syllabus, reflecting the true scope of general practice. Effective exam preparation requires more than memorising facts, you need extensive practice with realistic clinical scenarios, structured notes for efficient recall, and clear guidance on every core and non clinical area the exams test.
The best exam academies include resources such as:
Large question banks: Look for breadth and depth across AKT, KFP, and CCE. Treat any headline count as a marketing claim unless it is independently verifiable via RACGP or equivalent. If you quote a total, ensure it is your internal verified figure and label it clearly as such. Avoid unreferenced totals like 15,500 unless substantiated with internal evidence suitable for publication.
Curriculum alignment: Comprehensive coverage of all 5 RACGP domains is essential, clinical medicine, communication, professionalism and ethics, organisational and legal, and population health [2].
Non clinical areas: Topics like Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, practice management, and medico legal scenarios are frequently tested and influence outcomes. For context, the 2024.2 KFP cycle had a pass rate of 67.83% from 945 candidates, and pass rates fell with subsequent attempts, first attempt 83.8%, second attempt 48.6%, third attempt 36%, fourth or later 19.3% [1].
Active recall tools: High yield flashcards and structured revision notes consolidate learning efficiently.
Preventive health content: Keep current with the Australian Immunisation Handbook to ensure up to date vaccine advice and protocols relevant to primary care [12].
Insider Knowledge, examiner developed content and exam strategy
Content developed by experienced RACGP examiners can significantly boost your exam readiness. Examiners understand precisely what the RACGP assessments require, making their insights invaluable for targeted preparation.
Effective examiner developed courses typically offer:
High fidelity vignettes and item writing standards: Questions created or reviewed by examiners mirror real exam presentation and reasoning steps.
Strategic workshops on common pitfalls: These sessions target issues like misreading stems, incomplete answers, and missing patient context, problems repeatedly highlighted in RACGP reporting [5].
Outcome trends to guide focus: For example, the 2024.2 AKT recorded an overall pass rate of 82.15% [3]. In 2025.1, the KFP cohort achieved an overall pass rate of 76.89% with a pass mark of 60.63% and 900 candidates sat [5]. These verified figures emphasise the value of focused preparation led by examiners.
Choosing success, proven pass rates and trusted reputation
Your choice of GP exam academy should be guided by transparent, verifiable outcomes and strong professional reputation. Seek programs that publish cohort level results with credible sources.
Key indicators to look for include:
Transparent outcomes: In 2025.2, RACGP reported a KFP pass rate of 79.57% out of 1,160 candidates and an AKT pass rate of 79.41% out of 1,049 candidates [6].
Historical context: The 2024.2 KFP cycle recorded 67.83% from 945 candidates [4], and RACGP highlighted attempt related pass rate decline, first attempt 83.8%, second 48.6%, third 36%, fourth or later 19.3% [1].
AKT 2025.1: Public exam reporting recorded a pass rate of 79.48% and detailed psychometrics [7].
Peer confidence: Consistently strong independent reviews and endorsements from supervisors and educators indicate reliability and learner trust.
FAQs, your top exam prep questions answered
1. How can I effectively plan my RACGP exam preparation in 2025?
Begin structured preparation at least 6 months in advance and use extensive question practice, adaptive learning, and mentorship. For context, the 2025.1 KFP overall pass rate was 76.89% with a pass mark of 60.63% and 900 candidates [5]. This supports starting early and preparing methodically.
2. What GP exam revision strategies and KFP exam techniques work best?
Practise extensively with realistic item formats, timed tests, and targeted topic revision. From 2025.2 the KFP is 70 individual multi selection questions, so training to that exact structure is essential [8,1].
3. What is the updated RACGP exam format for 2025?
AKT, 150 single best answer questions [1,9].
KFP, 70 individual multi selection questions from 2025.2 [8,1].
CCE, online real time assessment across 9 clinical cases, 4 case discussions and 5 clinical encounters, delivered over two weekends, with each exam session up to 3 hours [9,10,11].
4. How do GP training courses support GP trainees and IMGs in Australia?
They provide tailored mentorship, structured revision plans, peer groups, and IMG focused modules on PBS prescribing, cultural safety, and medico legal requirements. Alignment with AKT, KFP, and CCE formats ensures practice mirrors assessment standards [1,9].
5. What are the best indicators that a program is credible in 2025?
Look for transparent outcomes like 2025.2 KFP 79.57% out of 1,160, and AKT 79.41% out of 1,049 [6], public exam reports with psychometrics such as AKT 2025.1 79.48% [7], and documented adherence to current AKT, KFP, and CCE structures [1,9].
Supporting you holistically, mentorship, peer learning, and wellbeing
A genuinely effective GP exam academy offers holistic support that matches the reality of GP life. This means guidance that balances clinical load, family commitments, and the emotional demands of high stakes assessment.
Holistic support systems typically include:
Regular mentorship: Structured sessions that give personalised feedback, target weak areas, and maintain accountability.
Realistic study schedules: Plans that fit around on call, after hours clinics, and leave periods.
Peer learning communities: Small groups that share reasoning steps and debrief difficult cases to prevent isolation.
IMG specific modules: Australian prescribing norms under PBS, cultural safety, communication in Australian primary care, and medico legal responsibilities.
Wellbeing practices built in: Stress and anxiety are common exam barriers. Programs that coach rest scheduling, micro revision, and cognitive offloading help sustain performance. RACGP commentary on exam performance repeatedly points to anxiety management as a differentiator for candidates [5].
Personalised learning, adapting to your needs and exam updates
Adaptive learning technology is now central to efficient GP exam preparation. It identifies your strengths and gaps, then prioritises high yield practice to improve speed and accuracy.
Adaptive platforms offer:
Personalised revision plans: AI supported learning pinpoints the next best topic to study, saving time and boosting retention.
Alignment to new formats: From the 2025.2 cycle, the KFP consists of 70 individual multi selection questions with the short answer component removed [8,1]. Targeted practice in this exact structure improves performance.
Timed simulation: Mixed topic drills under authentic time pressure strengthen decision making and pacing.
Mobile study continuity: Short sessions between appointments or during commutes maintain momentum.
Interactive clinical simulations: For CCE skills, realistic case discussions and clinical encounters build structure and fluency.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by your RACGP exam preparation, Fellow Academy provides evidence based resources, expert mentorship, and practical support every step of the way. For a practical starting point, see our comprehensive AKT timing guide and our CCE case debrief checklist.
Disclaimer: This content is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representative of the RACGP. The strategies shared are based on personal and peer experiences, intended as general guidance only.
Disclaimer: This content is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representative of the RACGP. The strategies shared are based on personal and peer experiences, intended as general guidance only.
References
[1] Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. 2025. Assessments and Examinations Candidate Handbook, Part 2, Introduction. East Melbourne, VIC, RACGP. https://www.racgp.org.au/education/registrars/fellowship-pathways/policy-framework/program-handbooks-and-guidance-documents/assessments-and-examinations-candidate-handbook
[2] Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. 2022. RACGP curriculum and syllabus for Australian general practice, 6th edition. East Melbourne, VIC, RACGP. https://www.racgp.org.au/education/education-providers/curriculum
[3] Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. 2024. Public Exam Report 2024.2 AKT. East Melbourne, VIC, RACGP. https://www.racgp.org.au/education/registrars/fellowship-pathways/exams/public-exam-reports
[4] Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. 2024. Public Exam Report 2024.2 KFP. East Melbourne, VIC, RACGP. https://www.racgp.org.au/education/registrars/fellowship-pathways/exams/public-exam-reports
[5] Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. 2025. Public Exam Report 2025.1 KFP, pass rate 76.89 percent, pass mark 60.63 percent, number sat 900. East Melbourne, VIC, RACGP. https://www.racgp.org.au/education/registrars/fellowship-pathways/exams/public-exam-reports
[6] Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. 2025. Fellowship exam results summary 2025.2, KFP and AKT. East Melbourne, VIC, RACGP newsGP. https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/exam
[7] Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. 2025. Public Exam Report 2025.1 AKT. East Melbourne, VIC, RACGP. https://www.racgp.org.au/education/registrars/fellowship-pathways/exams/public-exam-reports
[8] Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. 2024. KFP exam changes from 2025.2, 70 multi selection questions. East Melbourne, VIC, RACGP newsGP. https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/exam
[9] Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. 2025. Overview of Fellowship exams, AKT, KFP, CCE. East Melbourne, VIC, RACGP. https://www.racgp.org.au/education/registrars/fellowship-pathways/exams
[10] Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. 2025. Clinical Competency Exam, delivery and session timing. East Melbourne, VIC, RACGP. https://www.racgp.org.au/education/registrars/fellowship-pathways/exams/clinical-competency-exam
[11] Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. 2023. CCE configuration, four case discussions and five clinical encounters. East Melbourne, VIC, RACGP. https://www.racgp.org.au/education/registrars/fellowship-pathways/exams/clinical-competency-exam
[12] Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. 2025. The Australian Immunisation Handbook. Canberra, ACT, Commonwealth of Australia. https://immunisationhandbook.health.gov.au/
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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
This blog explains clearly what a modern GP exam academy should include in 2025, guiding you through the essential features that will help you navigate RACGP exams confidently. It covers comprehensive revision resources, examiner developed strategies, adaptive learning technologies, proven outcomes, and holistic support systems specifically tailored for Australian GP trainees and IMGs.
Feeling anxious about your upcoming RACGP exams is completely natural. I vividly remember preparing for my own exams, and like most trainees, I experienced periods of doubt and exhaustion. Your goal is not just to pass an exam, it is to become a capable, trusted GP, able to confidently handle the daily complexities of general practice. To achieve this, you need preparation that goes beyond textbooks, preparation that builds your clinical reasoning, communication skills, and practical decision making. That is precisely what the right GP exam academy can provide.
What a Modern GP Exam Academy Should Include in 2025, curriculum and revision
A modern GP exam academy in 2025 should comprehensively cover the RACGP syllabus, reflecting the true scope of general practice. Effective exam preparation requires more than memorising facts, you need extensive practice with realistic clinical scenarios, structured notes for efficient recall, and clear guidance on every core and non clinical area the exams test.
The best exam academies include resources such as:
Large question banks: Look for breadth and depth across AKT, KFP, and CCE. Treat any headline count as a marketing claim unless it is independently verifiable via RACGP or equivalent. If you quote a total, ensure it is your internal verified figure and label it clearly as such. Avoid unreferenced totals like 15,500 unless substantiated with internal evidence suitable for publication.
Curriculum alignment: Comprehensive coverage of all 5 RACGP domains is essential, clinical medicine, communication, professionalism and ethics, organisational and legal, and population health [2].
Non clinical areas: Topics like Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, practice management, and medico legal scenarios are frequently tested and influence outcomes. For context, the 2024.2 KFP cycle had a pass rate of 67.83% from 945 candidates, and pass rates fell with subsequent attempts, first attempt 83.8%, second attempt 48.6%, third attempt 36%, fourth or later 19.3% [1].
Active recall tools: High yield flashcards and structured revision notes consolidate learning efficiently.
Preventive health content: Keep current with the Australian Immunisation Handbook to ensure up to date vaccine advice and protocols relevant to primary care [12].
Insider Knowledge, examiner developed content and exam strategy
Content developed by experienced RACGP examiners can significantly boost your exam readiness. Examiners understand precisely what the RACGP assessments require, making their insights invaluable for targeted preparation.
Effective examiner developed courses typically offer:
High fidelity vignettes and item writing standards: Questions created or reviewed by examiners mirror real exam presentation and reasoning steps.
Strategic workshops on common pitfalls: These sessions target issues like misreading stems, incomplete answers, and missing patient context, problems repeatedly highlighted in RACGP reporting [5].
Outcome trends to guide focus: For example, the 2024.2 AKT recorded an overall pass rate of 82.15% [3]. In 2025.1, the KFP cohort achieved an overall pass rate of 76.89% with a pass mark of 60.63% and 900 candidates sat [5]. These verified figures emphasise the value of focused preparation led by examiners.
Choosing success, proven pass rates and trusted reputation
Your choice of GP exam academy should be guided by transparent, verifiable outcomes and strong professional reputation. Seek programs that publish cohort level results with credible sources.
Key indicators to look for include:
Transparent outcomes: In 2025.2, RACGP reported a KFP pass rate of 79.57% out of 1,160 candidates and an AKT pass rate of 79.41% out of 1,049 candidates [6].
Historical context: The 2024.2 KFP cycle recorded 67.83% from 945 candidates [4], and RACGP highlighted attempt related pass rate decline, first attempt 83.8%, second 48.6%, third 36%, fourth or later 19.3% [1].
AKT 2025.1: Public exam reporting recorded a pass rate of 79.48% and detailed psychometrics [7].
Peer confidence: Consistently strong independent reviews and endorsements from supervisors and educators indicate reliability and learner trust.
Tools That Make Active Recall Easy
Digital tools simplify the process of integrating active recall and spaced repetition into your RACGP exam preparation.
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Brainscape: Uses adaptive algorithms to determine when you should review each flashcard based on your confidence level.
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Anki: Allows custom deck creation for topics like PBS rules or emergency management.
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Quizlet: Offers collaborative decks for study groups.
Using these tools allows you to:
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Review flashcards during commutes or between patients.
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Automatically revisit topics you’re struggling with.
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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.
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Start early (at least 6–12 months before your exam).
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Create flashcards for each guideline or high-yield topic.
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Use Brainscape or Anki daily to review material in spaced cycles.
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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.
FAQs, your top exam prep questions answered
1. How can I effectively plan my RACGP exam preparation in 2025?
Begin structured preparation at least 6 months in advance and use extensive question practice, adaptive learning, and mentorship. For context, the 2025.1 KFP overall pass rate was 76.89% with a pass mark of 60.63% and 900 candidates [5]. This supports starting early and preparing methodically.
2. What GP exam revision strategies and KFP exam techniques work best?
Practise extensively with realistic item formats, timed tests, and targeted topic revision. From 2025.2 the KFP is 70 individual multi selection questions, so training to that exact structure is essential [8,1].
3. What is the updated RACGP exam format for 2025?
AKT, 150 single best answer questions [1,9].
KFP, 70 individual multi selection questions from 2025.2 [8,1].
CCE, online real time assessment across 9 clinical cases, 4 case discussions and 5 clinical encounters, delivered over two weekends, with each exam session up to 3 hours [9,10,11].
4. How do GP training courses support GP trainees and IMGs in Australia?
They provide tailored mentorship, structured revision plans, peer groups, and IMG focused modules on PBS prescribing, cultural safety, and medico legal requirements. Alignment with AKT, KFP, and CCE formats ensures practice mirrors assessment standards [1,9].
5. What are the best indicators that a program is credible in 2025?
Look for transparent outcomes like 2025.2 KFP 79.57% out of 1,160, and AKT 79.41% out of 1,049 [6], public exam reports with psychometrics such as AKT 2025.1 79.48% [7], and documented adherence to current AKT, KFP, and CCE structures [1,9].
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by RACGP exam preparation, Fellow Academy offers high quality AKT and KFP questions, exam notes in concise and comprehensive format, and high yield, evidence based flashcards designed to help you study smarter and perform with confidence. You’ll also find free KFP case packs, webinars, and practical study resources to guide you every step of the way.
Disclaimer: This content is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representative of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). 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
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GP Supervisors Australia. (2025). Study Skills Guide for GP Registrars: Studying Smarter, Not Harder. GPSA.
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Carpenter, S. K., Pan, S. C., & Butler, A. C. (2022). The science of effective learning with spacing and retrieval practice. Nature Reviews Psychology, 1(10), 496–511.
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Durrani, S. F., Yousuf, N., Ali, R., et al. (2024). Effectiveness of spaced repetition for clinical problem solving amongst undergraduate medical students studying paediatrics in Pakistan. BMC Medical Education, 24(1), 676.
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Price, D. W., Wang, T., O’Neill, T. R., et al. (2025). The effect of spaced repetition on learning and knowledge transfer in a large cohort of practising physicians. Academic Medicine, 100(1), 94–102.
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