General Practice - 10 Great Reasons
- Be the doctor people see first. Everything starts with the GP or "General Specialist" - the hub of the health care system. The family doctor holds a special place within a family and in the community.
- Be challenged every day. Looking for intellectual stimulation? Want to test your diagnostic skills? Want to use all the knowledge you learnt at med school, not just a little bit? You never know what is going to walk through the door in General Practice.
- You'll never get bored. Every day is different - and you can mix it up by working different sessions and following special interests.
- Design your own career. No other specialty offers so many diverse special interests to pursue during training and practice.
- Develop relationships with real people. Establish ongoing relationships with families and individuals as people, not just patients.
- Be part of a team. Develop rewarding collegiated relationships with the other GPs and allied health professionals.
- Make a difference. As a GP you're in a position to save lives through screening and early intervention.
- Enjoy work-life balance. Choose the hours you work with the time for family, friends and personal interests.
- Train part-time or take time off for travel. Whether you want to combine starting a family with your training or take a break for travel, the flexibility of GP Training and work makes it possible.
- Earn good money. You'll earn a good income while training and working as a GP without the extreme hours of many other specialties. You can work for others or consider starting your own practice.
