Daily GP Life

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

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. 🏡 1. Gaining Permanent Residency For international GPs, securing Permanent Residency (PR) is often a top priority. There are two mai

The journey to becoming a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) is a significant milestone for doctors pursuing a career in general practice in Australia. Central to this journey are the  Fellowship Exams , which assess a candidate’s readiness for unsupervised practice. Here's what you need to know to successfully enrol, sit, and pass these exams. The exams are run in 6 monthly cycles, so are available twice each calendar year.   🧠 Exam For

As medical professionals in Australia, staying abreast of policy changes is crucial for both patient care and practice management. With the significant Medicare adjustments slated for November 1st, 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 your p