WORKING AS A GENERAL PRACTITIONER
IN AUSTRALIA
Want to upgrade your life in Australia but don´t know to get your qualifications recognised?
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) recognise some qualifications as ‘Substantially Comparable’ to the Australian General Practitioner qualification (FRACGP).
Substantially comparable countries & qualifications
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United Kingdom
Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners
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Canada
Certification in the College of Family Physicians
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Spain
Specialist in Family and Community Medicine
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Sweden
Specialist in Family and Community Medicine
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Ireland
Membership of the Irish College of General Practitioners
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New Zealand
Fellowship of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners
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Malaysia
Membership of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia
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Hong Kong
Fellow of Hong Kong College of Family Physicians
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Malta
Specialist in Family Medicine
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Belgium
Master of Specialisation in General Medicine, University of Liege
Advantages of being ¨Substantially Comparable¨
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NO EXAMS
No need to sit any exams
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NO INTERVIEW
Paper based assessment only
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QUICK START
Practise as a GP from day one
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EARN MORE
Earn top rates from day one
How does the registration process work?
The first step to working in as a GP in Australia is to find a job.
Once you have an offer of employment you can start on the registration and immigration paperwork.
Registration steps for General Pracitioners
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▢ Get your primary medical and specialist qualification verified through the Electronic Portfolio of International Credentials (EPIC)
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▢ Apply to the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners’ Specialist PEP Program for comparability status and job approval.
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▢ Obtain medical registration from the Australian Medical Board (AHPRA)
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▢ Apply for a visa to work in Australia (an easy process for doctors!)
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▢ Complete an in-person ID check and obtain a Medicare provider number to start working.
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Getting registered to work as a general Practitioner in Australia can take from 6-9 months in total. Doctoru will help you with the paperwork.
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No, exams are not required if you hold one of the Substantially Comparable qualifications listed above. As part of the RACGP’s PEP program, you will complete an on-the-job assessment which involves patient surveys and peer review.
If you are from a country where English is not the main language, such as Sweden, Malaysia, Spain, Malta, Belgium, Malaysia or Hong Kong, you may need to sit an English test (IELTS or OET) during the registration process – unless you have already done one of the approved English tests in the past 2 years.
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The RACGP will also consider your Continued professional Development (CPD) within the last year and your recency of practice. You must show that you have worked as a GP for 12 months of Full Time Equivalent (FTE) work within the last 3 years. Four weeks of this work must be within the last year.
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As an Overseas Trained Doctor, you will be subject to the 10-year moratorium and must work in a
Distribution Priority Area (DPA) for 10 years. There are DPA options within 30-60 min of the centre of all major Australian cities. -
The main fees you will be charged throughout the process include (in AU Dollars):
* Visa – $2,770 application fee plus $2,770 per adult dependant
* RACGP PEP Program – $9,049
* AHPRA – $1,600
*some employers provide a relocation payment of $A20,000 which will assist with these costs
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The registration and relocation process can get expensive but the cost of living in Australia is cheaper compared to many and your potential earnings are much higher. FInd out more about GP salaries in Australia here.
You can have it all as a GP in Australia…
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3rd
Highest earning GP´s in the world.
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4th
Highest standard of living in the world.
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10th
Happiest country in the world.
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11th
Safest country in the world.
……. and a whole lot more!
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Uncapped Earnings
Average earnings of $330k a year with uncapped potential.
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Clinical Autonomy
Focus on your passion and work how and when you want.
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Great Lifestyle!
Enjoy nature in Mediterranean, Oceanic, tropical or alpine climates.
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Thanks to Doctoru, we’re on an incredible journey! Andrew helped us from day 1 with all the paperwork and with a lot of local knowledge.
Dr Amna | GP
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Andrew listened to my requests and negotiated an excellent contract on my behalf.
Dr Judith | GP
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Dealing with Andrew has been very helpful. I would 100% highly recommend his services to others in need of medical recruitment.
Dr Sarah | Psychiatrist
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I received prompt and personal service from Doctoru. They found me the right job in the right place and took care of my visa, registration and helped find me a rental and even schools for the kids.
Dr Farza | Radiologist
Upgrade your career and lifestyle Down Under!
I recruit General Practitioners for medical practices across Australia.
I help you find work, get registered, navigate immigration and relocate.
My services are free for doctors.
If you are a GP with ¨substantially comparable¨ qualifications get started by booking a Zoom with me!
