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One of the first questions many new FRACGPs ask when reviewing a job offer is: “What percentage do they offer?” It’s completely understandable. After years of training on a registrar salary, seeing a number like 70%, 75%, or even 80% of billings feels concrete and exciting. It seems like a direct measure of how much you’ll earn.

Congratulations — you’ve passed your RACGP Fellowship exams. After years of training, you now have the power to choose where you practise. But with dozens of job offers and practice profiles flooding your inbox, how do you separate the genuinely good opportunities from the ones that could lead to burnout, frustration, or regret within 12 months?

One of the most common questions new FRACGPs ask during job interviews is: “Does the practice bulk bill or do mixed billing?” It’s a fair question — your billing model directly affects your income, patient volume, clinical style, and even your risk of burnout. But the real question isn’t just which model a practice uses. It’s whether you should limit yourself to only bulk billing jobs, only mixed billing jobs, or remain flexible. Here’s a clear, balanced breakdown to help you

Congratulations! You’ve successfully navigated the RACGP Fellowship Exams and earned your FRACGP. This achievement marks the beginning of a new chapter—one filled with exciting opportunities and important decisions. Whether you're an international medical graduate or a local GP, here are the main considerations to help you plan your next steps. Gaining Permanent Residency For international GPs, securing Permanent Residency (PR) is often a top priority. There are two main path

RACGP Fellowship Exams consist of three components: 1. Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) 2. Key Feature Problem (KFP) 3. Clinical Competency Exam (CCE)

The start of a new year has a way of sharpening focus. For many GPs, it’s the moment you finally ask the question you’ve been putting off: *Am I in the right practice for the way I want to work?* Whether you’re a GP already in Australia or you’re overseas and planning your move, the “new year reset” is a smart time to explore your options. But the key isn’t just finding *a* new role—it’s finding the *right* role in the *right* kind of practice. Because not all practices are t

As medical professionals in Australia, staying abreast of policy changes is crucial for both patient care and practice management. With the significant Medicare adjustments that commenced in November, 2025, many clinics and doctors are evaluating their billing models. This post will delve into these changes, exploring the pros and cons of bulk billing versus private billing, and how the landscape for clinics is evolving. There is no simple answer to how this will affect you