Meet your new GPRA Registrar Advisor – Dr Shaun Gerschwitz
For Dr Suranga Wijesekara, the journey to becoming a GP in Australia began in her homeland of Sri Lanka.
Dr Ashlea McCallum: From the Snowy Mountains to rural general practice
For Dr Suranga Wijesekara, the journey to becoming a GP in Australia began in her homeland of Sri Lanka.
Register your interest for our 2026 education programs!
GPRA is excited to reveal the official 2026 dates for our upcoming education programs — designed to elevate your skills, boost your confidence, and support your success on the pathway to Fellowship.
Statement from GPRA leadership on the passing of GPRA’s first Patron; Professor John Murtagh AO
Statement from GPRA leadership on the passing of GPRA’s first Patron; Professor John Murtagh AO GPRA was saddened to receive the news on Monday 20th October 2025, that the foundational and first Patron for GPRA, including the General Practice Students Network (GPSN), had passed. While many knew Professor John Murtagh AO, as the man who…
GPRA welcomes GP Training Incentive Payments to strengthen Australia’s future GP workforce
General Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA) has welcomed the Albanese Government’s announcement today of significant investment in general practice training and the broader GP system.
Brian Burdekin Clinic
Seeking: AHPRA registered GP
Location: Adelaide SA
So you chose medicine because you always wanted to make a difference. This means that you would relish the opportunity of working at the Brian Burdekin Clinic.
Ready … set … go – GPRA is here to help you with your exam preparation in 2026!
GPRA is excited to present an exclusive 3-part webinar series designed for all GP registrars (both GP Colleges).
Shaping the future of primary care with Dr Darran Foo
When Dr Darran Foo reflects on his career so far, the common thread is clear: impact.
The Esplanade Medical Practice
Seeking: Vocationally Registered GP, Newly-fellowed GP, GP Trainee/Registrar
Location: Thornleigh, New South Wales
We’re looking for an enthusiastic General Practitioner / Visiting Medical Officer to join our supportive and high-functioning rural health team in Cunderdin. This is your chance to combine rewarding medicine with a fantastic lifestyle package.
Rural Medical
Seeking: Vocationally Registered GP, Newly-fellowed GP
Location: Manilla, New South Wales
We’re looking for an enthusiastic General Practitioner / Visiting Medical Officer to join our supportive and high-functioning rural health team in Cunderdin. This is your chance to combine rewarding medicine with a fantastic lifestyle package.
How Astra Health is transforming General Practice with AI
At the forefront of changing technology is Astra Health, a multilingual AI-powered medical scribe founded by Gunjan Wadhwa and supported by the clinical expertise of Dr Ashish Wadhawan.
Exploring the path of Integrative Medicine with Dr Tamara Nation and Dr Poonam Chuni
To help shed light on the evolving field of integrative medicine, GPRA spoke with two renowned experts, Dr Tamara Nation and Dr Poonam Chuni, who shared insights into their careers, the benefits of integrative medicine, and how GPs can incorporate holistic health approaches into their practice.
GPRA announces 2025 NT Scholarship winners
General Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA) is proud to announce the winners of this year’s prestigious GPRA Northern Territory (NT) Scholarships.
Dr John Deery: Championing GP ownership and the future of General Practice
GPRA spoke to the Chairperson of the Australian General Practice Alliance (Dr John Deery) this month about his career, what it is like to run your own practice and advice for future GPs.
GPRA and GPSA release updated NTCER: New base rates and expanded pathway employment guidance for the GP sector
General Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA) and General Practice Supervision Australia (GPSA) are pleased to announce the release of the updated National Terms and Conditions for the Employment of Registrars (NTCER) for 2025–2026.
Calling all Future GPs to join us for dinner in Canberra (8 July 2025)
Join Us for an Exclusive Networking Dinner in Canberra!
Test event
GPRA is excited to present an exclusive 3-part webinar series designed for all GP registrars (both GP Colleges).
Dr Suranga Wijesekara: A rural GP’s journey from Sri Lanka to Parkes, New South Wales
For Dr Suranga Wijesekara, the journey to becoming a GP in Australia began in her homeland of Sri Lanka.
Supporting the next generation of GPs: Dr Casey Going’s vision for MBSPro
Dr Van Nguyen, or Dr Van as he is affectionately known, came to Australia from Vietnam in 1981 and couldn’t speak a word of English. Forward 44 years, and Dr Van is now CEO and working clinician at Dyvest Health Care, a group of 16 medical centres servicing communities across Sydney, with more than one million patient consults a year made by nearly 200 GPs.
HealthPathways: A valuable resource for GPs to navigate clinical challenges and enhance patient care
HealthPathways offers clinicians locally agreed information to support decision-making at the point of care. It can help students, junior doctors, registrars, IMGs and GPs know ‘how things are done around here’.
Meet the sibling GPs behind the hit podcast helping trainees ‘slay’ the exam
South Australian GP siblings Dr David Lam and Dr Esther Lam are on a mission to help doctors in training level up their clinical skills, ace their exams, and thrive in general practice.
New GP Companion launched to support Australia’s future general practitioners
Australia’s next generation of GPs now have a powerful new clinical resource at their fingertips, with the official launch of the 4th edition of the GP Companion at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney last night.
From refugee to respected GP and business leader: Dr Van Nguyen’s journey of resilience and impact
Dr Van Nguyen, or Dr Van as he is affectionately known, came to Australia from Vietnam in 1981 and couldn’t speak a word of English. Forward 44 years, and Dr Van is now CEO and working clinician at Dyvest Health Care, a group of 16 medical centres servicing communities across Sydney, with more than one million patient consults a year made by nearly 200 GPs.
New Fellows – The Path to Supervision
As a new Fellow, the GP community now looks to you to become a supervisor at some point in your medical career. Find out from General Practice Supervision Australia (GPSA) how to pass on your knowledge, mentorship, and guidance to the next generation of doctors.
Joint advocacy statement for better pay and entitlements for GP Registrars
GPRA, RACGP and AMA have released a joint statement – supported by IGPTN, GPSA and GPSN – highlighting the need for pay parity and improved leave entitlements for GP registrars in Australia.
2024 GPRA NT Scholarship recipient: Dr Sophie Yeates
When Dr Sophie Yeates applied for the GPRA Dr Debbie Stach Scholarship last year, she never expected to be selected. But the opportunity has since played a vital role in her journey as a GP registrar in remote East Arnhem Land, supporting her education, career development, and personal well-being.
2024 GPRA NT Scholarship recipient: Dr Anna Walmsley
As one of last year’s recipients of the esteemed GPRA Ada Wilmadda Parry Aboriginal Health Scholarship, Dr Anna Walmsley has embraced the opportunity to deepen her understanding of culturally safe palliative care for First Nations patients in the Northern Territory.
GPRA partners with Commonwealth Bank to offer Special Loan Rates for medical education
General Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA) is excited to announce that it has partnered with Commonwealth Bank to offer special interest rates to GPRA members for medical education purposes on their Unsecured Personal Loans.
Official Launch of GPRA’s GP Companion 4th edition
General Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA) is delighted to invite you to the official launch of the GP Companion (4th edition), hosted by our Patron, The Honourable Professor Michael Kidd AO, on the evening of 16 April 2025 at the University of New South Wales, Sydney.
GPRA and eMedici partner to deliver new interactive digital Clinical Cases resource for future GPs
General Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with eMedici, a leading provider of online medical education resources, to deliver the new 4th Edition GPRA Clinical Cases resource in a cost-effective, digital interactive web and app format.
