Fellowship in General Dental Practice

Fellowship is the highest academic level of achievement with the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.

A Fellow of the College:

Maintains high ethical standards, is a role model and demonstrates leadership in the profession.
Is a highly skilled and proficient practitioner with comprehensive experience in general dental practice.
Has significant depth and breadth of scientific knowledge and comprehension of evidence-based practice gained from enquiry, professional development and clinical experience.
Completed rigorous examination and assessment, in which they displayed critical evaluation, integration of this knowledge and understanding of contemporary dental evidence into their clinical practice.

How do I become a Fellow in GDP?

You will need to first apply for an Affiliate Membership to the College.

Then you can choose one of the three pathways to Fellowship in GDP: (1) Primary Dental Sciences Examination, (2) Exemption or (3) the MRACDS(GDP) Program.

The College offers a preparation course for candidates enrolled or planning to sit the Primary Dental Sciences Examination.

The preparation course covers all six (6) science subjects assessed in the Primary Examination (GDP), with lectures and resource materials provided by Primary Dental Sciences Examination examiners to set you up for success in passing the examination.

Candidates who attend the preparation course will be awarded CPD hours upon completion. Further details will be provided on the Primary Dental Sciences Examination enrolment page.

The Primary Dental Sciences Examination consists of study and examination in the areas of Anatomy, Histology, Physiology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry, Pathology and Microbiology. The aim is for candidates to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles of the basic sciences and, importantly, their relationship to clinical dental practice.

The Preparation for Fellowship Success (PFS) is an online preparatory course which aims to maximise success and boost your confidence in passing the Fellowship Examination in General Dental Practice to achieve Fellowship with the College.

This course provides you with a unique opportunity to work with examiners, experienced facilitators and other candidates to facilitate your success.

The Fellowship Examination in General Dental Practice (GDP) assesses clinical and theoretical knowledge in an experiential context, over a broad base of general dental practice. The examination comprises both written papers and a viva voce (oral) examinations.

Primary Dental Sciences Examination	Overseas Resident	Australian Resident
Affiliate Member Annual fee (FY 1/7/23 to 30/6/24)	$238	$261*
Preparation for Primary Dental Sciences Examination
Enrolment – all subjects	$1,495*	$1,495*
Enrolment – per subject	$350*	$350*
Primary Dental Sciences Examination
Enrolment – all subjects	$2,821	$2,821
Enrolment – per subject	$653	$653
Application for exemption from sitting the Primary Dental Sciences Examination	$1,304	$1,304
Reconsideration fee	$260*	$260*
Review fee	$610*	$610*
Appeal fee	$6,954*	$6,954*
Membership Fees
Admission to Membership	$338.18	$372*
Annual fee (FY 1/7/23 to 30/6/24)	$695	$765*

Notes
1. All fees are in $AUD.
2. Fees marked with asterisk (*) denote GST inclusive, otherwise fees are GST free.
3. The annual fee is payable on the 1st day of July each year. All unpaid annual fees by the 31st of August each year will attract a monthly late payment surcharge. Members or Fellows who are elected to Membership or Fellowship during the year will pay a pro rata annual fee based on the whole months remaining in the financial year (FY).
4. For the 2023/2024 financial year, the Board has again approved a 33% discount on Annual Fees for Fellows/Members residing outside of Australia and New Zealand. Additionally, the Board has approved further discounts for Fellows/Members living in countries classified by the World Bank as either upper-middle, lower-middle or low-income countries.
5. For more information, please refer to the RACDS General Dental Practice (GDP) Handbook and other relevant policies (including refunds) which are available on the website.

Fellowship Examination in General Dental Practice	Overseas Resident	Australian Resident
Affiliate Member Annual fee (FY 1/7/23 to 30/6/24)	$238	$261*
Preparation for Fellowship Success
Enrolment	$2,208*	$2,208*
Fellowship Examination in General Dental Practice
Enrolment for both Parts I and II	$4,699	$4,699
Enrolment for Part l or Part ll only	$2,793	$2,793
Reconsideration fee	$260*	$260*
Review fee	$610*	$610*
Appeal fee	$6,954*	$6,954*
Fellowship Fees
Admission to Fellowship	$338.18	$372*
Annual fee (FY 1/7/23 to 30/6/24)	$695	$765*

Notes
1. All fees are in $AUD.
2. Fees marked with asterisk (*) denote GST inclusive, otherwise fees are GST free.
3. The Preparation for Fellowship Success workshop will be held over three (3) days.
4. The annual fee is payable on the 1st day of July each year. All unpaid annual fees by the 31st of August each year will attract a monthly late payment surcharge. Members or Fellows who are elected to Membership or Fellowship during the year will pay a pro rata annual fee based on the whole months remaining in the financial year (FY).
5. For the 2023/2024 financial year, the Board has again approved a 33% discount on Annual Fees for Fellows/Members residing outside of Australia and New Zealand. Additionally, the Board has approved further discounts for Fellows/Members living in countries classified by the World Bank as either upper-middle, lower-middle or low-income countries.
6. For more information, please refer to the RACDS General Dental Practice (GDP) Handbook and other relevant policies (including refunds) which are available on the website.