GP blogs

Training as a rural generalist Dr Paul Lam chose to develop additional skills in palliative care because of the difference he can make in alleviating the suffering of people with terminal illnesses. Why did you decide to become a GP? I decided to become a GP because of the opportunity to ... Read more

The lure of working as a GP in a rural community, combined with using her anaesthetics training in a rural hospital, has made Moree a good choice for Dr Lisa Simpson. Why did you decide to become a GP? General practice is quite broad and varied – which can be challenging. I like the continuity ... Read more

Training with the Royal Flying Doctor Service Dr Chris Diehm is enjoying the variety of medicine he sees in rural and remote general practice as well as utilising his procedural skills in aeromedical retrievals. Why did you decide to become a GP? Focusing on one particular medical speciality ... Read more

All GPs like to see their patients smile, for GP registrar Dr Hasan Sarwar it’s a mission that regularly takes him to Bangladesh as part of a voluntary Australian medical team he co-founded with a colleague. Training as a GP in Inverell might seem a world away from performing cleft lip palate ... Read more

Dr Nicole Smith, grew up in Sydney but moved to Dubbo to do a year of training at the School of Rural Health, enjoying the lifestyle so much she has returned for GP training. Currently in her first term of training in Dubbo, Dr Smith is enjoying the experience of living and working in Western ... Read more

Dr Lauren-Marie Vernon has moved to New England/Northwest for her first term of GP training – Moree is providing the perfect balance of hospital and practice work for an aspiring GP Anaesthetist. Why did you decide to become a GP? I decided to become a GP because I want to be a good all-round ... Read more

Dr Camilla King has moved from Tamworth to Inverell (200 km north) to take up a training post in Aboriginal health – having experienced city life her goal is to be a rural GP. Why did you decide to become a GP? I was working as a pharmacist, when my father became ill I decided I wanted to do ... Read more

With a passion for rural health and preventative medicine, starting GP training in Western NSW has been the perfect fit for Dr Nina Dowling. Why did you decide to train in Western NSW? Having worked and lived in Dubbo for a couple of years, I’ve really enjoyed working with both my patients ... Read more