Want in-depth insight into general practice?
Our futureGP stories take a look at what real GPs—from across Australia—are doing in general practice, learn how you can tailor your training pathway to make your career as a GP as unique as you are.
With stories that span Australia (from Palm Island to Perth), explore the wide range of career pathways and diversity of opportunities available within general practice.
The GPRA team present insights from GPs, GP trainees, and key leaders in the profession, so take a journey into general practice below.
“I didn’t really believe I could be a doctor before she showed me the way. It was a daunting prospect, but I took the leap, inspired by my Elders and family, and I’m so glad I did…”
In his second year of medical school, Dr Dan Wilde fell in love with the idea of being a GP in a small town.
After enrolling in medicine and doing placements in general practice, Kali found her calling. “I became a GP to work closely with my community and to give back to my community.”
Canberra, Aust. Capital Territory
Canberra, Aust. Capital Territory
“As a GP you deal with anything and everything that walks through the door, and you have zero minutes of notice.”
“Medical education is something that I look forward to…it lifts me up and give me new interest in my clinical work.”
Kettering, Tasmania
“Whether you’ve done three months in some obscure hospital placement that you don’t imagine is ever going to be useful, you will use that skill someday.”
