Primary healthcare system


Last updated 23 May 2023

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Australia ranks high in global health system comparison​

Australia ranks high in global health system comparison​ 

But improvements could be achieved if other areas of the health system performed as well as general practice, according to Dr Michael Wright.

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Health of the Nation 2021

Health of the Nation 2021

An annual insight into the state of Australian general practice.

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What is it really like for overseas doctors in Australia?

What is it really like for overseas doctors in Australia?

When I arrived in Australia one of my biggest challenges was understanding the accent and the slang. 

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Standards for General Practice in Australia

What are the Standards for General Practice in Australia? [GP Requirements]

In this video, RACGP member and IMG, Dr Seshu Boda talks to Anthony Llewellyn (The Career Doctor) about what the main standards for general practice are in Australia, what GPs are required to do and what GP responsibilities include, such as continuing professional development.

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What does a GP in Australia do?

What Does a GP in Australia Do? | The Role of a GP

In this video, RACGP member and IMG, Dr Seshu Boda talks to Anthony Llewellyn (The Career Doctor) about the role of a GP, what a career as a GP in Australia looks like, what a GP does, what it means to be a general practitioner and how general practice is its own specialisation in the Australian healthcare system.

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What is Medicare?

What is Medicare? | Australian Healthcare System Explained

In this video, RACGP member and IMG, Dr Seshu Boda talks to Anthony Llewellyn (The Career Doctor) about what Medicare is (free health care in Australia), how Medicare works in Australia and what Medicare covers.

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How IMGs Can Work as a GP in Australia

Already a Qualified Specialist? How IMGs Can Work as a GP in Australia

In this video, RACGP member and IMG, Dr Seshu Boda talks to Anthony Llewellyn (The Career Doctor) about whether qualified specialist IMGs can work as a GP in Australia and use the speciality skills learned overseas.

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Are Overseas Medical Qualifications Recognised?

Are Overseas Medical Qualifications Recognised? [Competent Authority Pathway]

In this video, RACGP member and IMG, Dr Seshu Boda talks to Anthony Llewellyn (The Career Doctor) about the competent authority pathway, what general practice qualifications are recognised in Australia and what countries make it easier to apply for medical registration.

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General Practice Within Australian Healthcare

How Does General Practice Work Within the Australian Healthcare System? | The Role of a GP

In this video, RACGP member and IMG, Dr Seshu Boda talks to Anthony Llewellyn (The Career Doctor) about the role of a GP within the Australian healthcare system, how Medicare works for GPs, and how billing works for GPs in Australia.

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What Challenges Do IMGs Face?

What Challenges Do International Medical Graduates (IMGs) Face Becoming a Doctor in Australia?

In this video, RACGP member and IMG, Dr Seshu Boda talks to Anthony Llewellyn (The Career Doctor) about the challenges international medical graduates (IMGs) experience when moving to become a GP in Australia, from finding the right pathway to getting registered to practice.

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Age Restrictions for GPs in Australia

Are There Age Restrictions for Applying to be a GP in Australia?

In this video, RACGP members and IMGs, Dr Franziska Levin & Dr Ashraf Takla talk to Anthony Llewellyn (The Career Doctor) about any age restrictions there are to apply and become a GP in Australia.

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Medicare Provider Numbers Explained

Medicare Provider Numbers Explained | Working as a GP in Australia

In this video, RACGP members and IMGs, Dr Franziska Levin & Dr Ashraf Takla talk to Anthony Llewellyn (The Career Doctor) about Medicare provider numbers: what they are, whether they’re useful and how to get a provider number.

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How To Get a Medicare Provider Number

How Soon Can You Get a Medicare Provider Number?

In this video, RACGP members and IMGs, Dr Franziska Levin & Dr Ashraf Takla talk to Anthony Llewellyn (The Career Doctor) about how long it takes to get a Medicare provider number as a GP under the 10-year moratorium.

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How Can a Malaysian Family Medicine Specialist Work in Australia?

How Can a Malaysian Family Medicine Specialist Work in Australia?

In this video, RACGP member Dr Jenny McConnell talks to Anthony Llewellyn (The Career Doctor) about how to work in Australia when you have studied and worked in Malaysia as a medical specialist. Is it possible for a Malaysian to work in Australia? What do you need to do to achieve this? Do you choose the specialist or standard pathways?

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