Starting out in general practice is a time of growth, learning, and adjustment. It’s completely normal to feel uncertain or overwhelmed as you settle into your new role. Taking time to reflect can help you reconnect with your values, clarify your direction, and build confidence in your journey. 

You might ask yourself: 

• What moments in practice have felt most rewarding or meaningful so far? 
• Which patient groups or clinical areas do I feel most curious or confident about? 
• What challenges am I facing in my current placement or training stage? 
• What kind of GP do I hope to become – and what does that look like in everyday practice? 
• Who could I reach out to for mentorship, guidance, or encouragement during training? 

General practice supports a wide range of clinical interests, including:  

• dermatology  
• mental health  
• child and adolescent health  
• women’s health  
• aged care  
• addiction medicine  
• sports medicine  
• travel health  

and many more. 

Choose a placement that suits your lifestyle and values:  

• Community general practice (private, mixed, bulk billing)  
• Rural and remote practice (MM4–MM7)  
• Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs)   
• Special interest clinics  
• Australian Defence Force (ADF) placements 

🔗 RACGP Placement Maps and Incentives
🔗 Rural Generalist Fellowship (FRACGP-RG)
🔗 ADF Pathway 

The RACGP Academic Post offers a 12-month, part-time opportunity to build skills in research, medical education, and critical thinking, completed alongside clinical training. Registrars work with a university to conduct a research project in general practice and teach medical students, while being supported by mentors, supervisors, and the RACGP.

Each year, 20 academic posts are available, including three specialised roles: the AIDA post, the PhD post, and the AJGP Medical Editing post 

🔗 RACGP Academic Post Program   

The RACGP Registrar Medical Educator roles offer registrars with an interest in medical education the opportunity to develop skills and to be mentored by medical educators in the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) Program. This is offered as a part-time extended skills post. To express interest, contact your training coordinator or medical educator.

Registrars can represent peers and influence healthcare through:  

• Registrar Liaison Officer (RLO) roles 
• GPIT Faculty (General Practice in Training)  
• GPRA (General Practice Registrars Australia)  
• RACGP Advocacy Network  
• AMA Doctors in training    

These roles support registrar voices in education, policy, wellbeing and workforce planning. 

Career transitions, such as Fellowing, can feel daunting, but you’re not alone. RACGP offers a range of tools, programs, and connections to help you navigate the next steps in your career with confidence.

Reach out to your:  

• GP supervisor 
• medical educator 
• RACGP training program staff  
• GP in Training Faculty  
• RACGP Mentoring Program (available to New Fellows) 
• colleagues and professional networks.  

General practice opens doors to a wide range of career options, including non-clinical roles that can complement or extend your clinical work.

Post-Fellowship roles may include medical education, health policy, consultancy, digital health innovation, supervision, practice ownership, medical writing, leadership, and global health.

If you're curious about these pathways, start by attending RACGP events, connecting with mentors, and exploring professional development resources. You can also explore networks like Creative Careers in Medicine (CCIM) to hear from GPs working in diverse and innovative roles.

These pathways allow you to apply your skills in new ways, contribute to system-level change, and shape the future of healthcare. 

🔗 RACGP Events & Conferences