Australian GP Pathway Guide
Could Australia be your next move?
Answer a few questions and we'll provide personalised guidance on the typical pathway to practising as a GP in Australia, along with helpful resources and suggested next steps.
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There is rarely just one pathway
Australia generally has several pathways into general practice, and which of them may be relevant depends on your own background. Some doctors find the process straightforward. Others need additional assessment before the picture becomes clear. Both are normal, and neither says anything about how good a doctor you are.
Where you qualified
The country of your primary medical degree shapes which pathways may be relevant to you.
Your GP training
Where and how you completed your general practice training is often the starting point of the conversation.
Registration history
Your current and previous registrations help build a picture of your professional background.
Professional experience
Years in practice, scope of work and special interests all form part of the picture.
Individual circumstances
Family, timing, visa considerations and where you would like to live all matter just as much.
This guide is educational. It will not tell you whether you can or cannot work here, because that is decided by the relevant Australian authorities. What it will do is help you understand the process, point you to useful resources, and give our team enough context to come back to you with guidance that fits your situation.
This guide provides general information only and should not be relied upon as regulatory or migration advice. GP registration pathways are determined by the relevant Australian authorities, and individual circumstances vary.
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A note on this guide
This guide provides general information only and should not be relied upon as regulatory or migration advice. GP registration pathways are determined by the relevant Australian authorities, and individual circumstances vary.