Specialise as a general practitioner
GPEP applications update
The application period for new applications to the 2026 General Practice Education Programme has now closed. If you have a pending or in-progress application, please complete and submit it by 12.00pm on Monday 28 April 2025 via the application portal.
Late applications will be considered. Please email gpepapplications@rnzcgp.org.nzfor details of the process.
The mahi of a GP
As a specialist GP, you will do great things for the health of Aotearoa and the wellbeing of its many communities. No workday will be the same, but every day will be filled with the stories of people from all backgrounds and experiences.
You will make long-lasting connections with these people and work through complex yet rewarding challenges in helping them manage their health.
To practise as a GP and become a Fellow of the College you need to complete the General Practice Education Programme (GPEP), the College's vocational training programme.
GPEP
Complete the General Practice Education Programme to become vocationally trained.
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Apply to study
All the information you need to complete your application including eligibility and the process.
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Why general practice
Building meaningful connections and learning every day are some of the benefits of general practice.
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Training regions
Explore the regions where you can undertake the General Practice Education Training Programme.
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Teaching/support
GPEP registrars are guided and supported along the way by an expert team of medical educators.
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Policies
The College’s academic policies support our decision-making and give us direction.
Policies and regulationsPātai about GPEP?
Email us at GPEPapplications@rnzcgp.org.nz