general practice is in crisis
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2 Big Reasons Why General Practice is in Crisis in Australia

Over the past few weeks, there has been a number of media articles about a growing crisis in General Practice in Australia, including this informative article in the SMH. 2 significant pieces of government information landed this week which help to shine further light on why General Practice is in crisis in Australia. Tax Office…

who are the highest paid doctors in Australia?
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The Highest Paid Doctors in Australia. A Comprehensive Breakdown.

A couple of years ago I wrote this post reflecting the fact that according to the Australian Taxation office doctors are extremely well paid in Australia. This blog is both an update to that post. But also a focus on who are the highest paid doctors in Australia? This time I am going to try…

entry requirements for specialty training
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What are the Entry Requirements for Specialty Training in Australia?

Are you a current medical student or an international medical graduate thinking about doing specialty training in Australia? The entry requirements for specialty training and how to go about applying to specialty colleges can be extremely confusing. This guide summarises the key entry requirements for specialty training and pathways for training with all 15 specialty…

AdvanceMed Specialty Training
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A Guide To Specialty Training For Doctors In Australia

One of the most frequent questions I receive from doctors from overseas is “How do I get into residency training in Australia?”  Becoming a specialist doctor is generally a very rewarding pathway, which can afford a lot of independence and financial stability and is probably the ultimate aim of most doctors in Australia So I…

salary of australian doctors
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Salary of Australian Doctors | Doctors Pay Scale

Not surprisingly, one of the more popular topics on this blog is the subject of income for doctors. We have recently written about how much an Intern is paid and how much a Resident is paid. Of particular interest to many is how much a doctor earns when they have completed all their training and…

GP Training
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GP Training How To: Pathways, Length, Difficulty & Options for IMGs

Dr Rebecca Stewart guest blogs for us on an important question. Rebecca is a GP and Medical Educator who is passionate about supporting competence and excellence in medical education, research and evaluation. Rebecca offers a range of training supports to doctors undertaking general practice training via MedEd Experts.