Preparation for Fellowship Success (PFS)
The Preparation for Fellowship Success (PFS) is a preparatory course that is tailored to guide you through the intricacies of the Fellowship Examination (GDP) and develop a roadmap towards success. Click here to learn more about the Fellowship Examination (GDP).
Maximise your performance in the Fellowship Examination (GDP).
Enrolment for Preparation for Fellowship Success 2026 is closed. If you missed the course, the 2026 PFS course materials are still available to purchase. Find out more below.
The 2026 Preparation for Fellowship Success (PFS) Workshops were held from Friday, 31 July to Sunday, 2 August 2026.
Led by experienced General and Elective Examiners the PFS is held face-to-face in Sydney over three (3) days with an option for candidates to join online. It will provide comprehensive guidance on writing techniques for the written examination, incorporating evidence-based practices and using references, and how to systematically approach a clinical case. The workshops will also focus on applying various areas of dentistry for examination purposes, giving you a holistic approach to problem-solving and understanding what is contemporary in dentistry.
The workshops also offer study tips to enhance your performance, allowing you to achieve your maximum potential during the Fellowship Examination. Small interactive groups will be hosted by experienced facilitators who will guide you through clinical cases, improving your ability to think, analyse and develop management plans for patients in an examination setting.
It is highly recommended that candidates attend the (PFS) in person. Online enrolment is optional and suitable for candidates in remote locations. Candidates are encouraged to register for the next Fellowship Examination (GDP) following completion of the PFS workshop.
Missed the 2026 Preparation for Fellowship Success (PFS) course?
You can still purchase access to a comprehensive collection of course materials to support your preparation for the Fellowship Examination.
What’s included?
- PFS Tool Kit 2026
- Reading List 2026
- PowerPoint Slides – Day 1, 2 & 3
- PowerPoint Slides – Oral Pathology Update
- The Perfect Viva – Recording
- What’s involved in the Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology Elective – Recording
- Periodontics, Endodontics and Restorative Elective – Recording
- Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics Exam Tips and Approach – Recording
- Database and Literature Search – Recording
Please note that presentations delivered live during the course were not recorded. However, the accompanying PowerPoint slides are included in the materials. After purchasing access, please allow one to two minutes before logging in to your LMS Dashboard to view the resources.
Links to purchase the 2026 Course Materials:
Planning to sit the Fellowship Examination in 2027?
The PFS course materials are designed to support your study and preparation for the Fellowship Examination (GDP). Registrations for the 2027 examination close on Sunday, 22 November 2026.
Preparation for Fellowship Success is open to all members eligible to sit the Fellowship Examination in GDP. Check your eligibility for the Fellowship Examination (GDP) here.
- Check your eligibility
- Register via the button above (when open)
Click here to see the Preparation for Fellowship Success fees.
For enquiries please contact info@racds.org.