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.
Currently working in the ACT at a practice in the outer suburbs of our nation’s capital, Daniel splits his time between clinical practice, working at the Australian National University (ANU) Medical School doing both teaching and research, and now at GPRA helping to drive forward medical education and resources for its almost 20,000 members…
Having studied Medical Science at the Australian National University in Canberra, and later Medicine at the University of Melbourne, Tim’s path was illuminated by the rural clinical school placements that took him through various towns…
Brisbane, Australia
Melbourne, Victoria
In the bustling suburb of Bella Vista in Sydney, Dr Melody Jackson is making a significant impact on the lives of mothers and infants as a General Practitioner and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
For Dr Han Nyi Naing, it was the heartbreaking experience of watching from afar a military coup in his home country which proved to be a life-changing moment in his journey to becoming a GP.
“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.”
