To become a trained and successful doctor, you need to complete at least 12 years of schooling and with training. This definitely depends on the type of course and specialty you are taking up. The experts of Dural medical centre have trained GPs who have completed the course and have also gone through training to provide the right kind of diagnosis and treatment.
Applicants need to appear for The Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) which is the mandatory examination that assesses the capability of students to take up medicine for higher studies.
How long does it take to become a GP in Australia?
Completing MBBS in Australia can take between 4-6 years depending on the university and the specialization of your study. After completing this, you can opt for post graduation where you can get the special training to become a General Practitioner (GP); and that usually takes between 3-5 years to complete. In total, it takes about 9-11 years to be a GP, but if you want to specialize in some other department, you can get it done in 7 years of study and training.
How much does a GP earn per hour in Australia?
A GP salary can be varied and that depends on a number of factors. For instance, if you are working in general as an independent provider, your earning will depend on the number of hours you work and also the number of consultations. As for the GPs, most of the earnings come from Medicare billing, your remuneration will also be affected if you are going for a bulk or mixed billing practice and the quality of the patient care. Approximately, the average annual income for GPs in Australia can be anything between $300,000 – $350,000. GPs from Royal Australian College of General Practitioners can earn about $150 per hour or 70% of the billings, depending on whichever amount is higher. Non-VR GPs earn less because they typically have an hourly rate of $90 – $120. If you want to earn more as a GP, make sure to add more advanced skills to your degree and it is possible to $1800 – $2000 per day.
What qualifications do you need to be a GP?
General practitioners are responsible for-
· making a proper diagnosis
· giving general medical advice
· prescribing the immediate medicine
· recommending special treatment(s) if required
· performing minor surgery
· referring patients to specialist depending on the diagnosis
However, to carry out all these, you need to complete university course and have the following qualifications –
· a 5-year degree in medicine from a recognised General Medical Council
· a 2-year foundation course of general training
· a 3-year specialist training course in general practice
For those who have a degree in a science subject at least till the upper second can try for the 4 year graduate entry programme. For those who do not have any science qualifications can join a 6-year degree course.
How many years does it take to become a general practitioner?
The field of medicine has one of the highest-earning scopes of all professions but it can take more than 16 years to complete their training. Typically, one needs to complete about 11 years of schooling. For family physicians, one needs to complete at least four years in pre-med.
