Specialty overview
A General Practitioner (GP) is the first point of contact in matters of personal health. GPs take a patient-centred approach to the diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care of persons across all ages, sexes and disease categories, and often provide care across a patient’s lifetime. GPs are responsible for the coordination of accessible, integrated patient care and are required to contribute to external clinical teams, as well as engage with medical specialists and other healthcare professionals according to patient need.
Clinical practice
GPs predominately work in private practice, however many GPs working in regional, rural or remote areas are required to work within the practice population, which can include in-home visits, outreach clinics, and in hospital or community settings.
Key statistics
2023 QLD Training program selections(first year)
431
eligible
316
selected
Number of Queensland and Australian specialists
Number of Queensland and Australian new fellows
Number of Queensland trainees and average work hours
Information on specialists
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Specialists over 60
This donut chart shows that 25% of specialists are aged over 60 years. -
Specialist intending to retire by 2032
This donut chart shows that 42% of 2022 workforce intend to retire by 2032. -
Location in Queensland
This donut chart shows the percentage of specialists by their location: 28.5% are located in regional Queensland, 68.9% are in major cities, and 2.6% are in remote regions. The chart highlights that a vast majority of specialists are based in major cities. -
Proportion Female/Male - QLD
52%
male48%
femaleThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of males and females. Males are 52%, Females are 48%. -
Public vs Private
89.4%
private10.6%
publicThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of public and private specialists. Private is 89.4%, Public is 10.6%.
Information on trainees
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Proportion female/male trainees in Queensland
45.3%
male54.7%
femaleThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of males and females. Males are 45.3%, Females are 54.7%. -
2023 QLD Training program selections (first year)
431
eligible316
selectedThis doughnut chart shows the number of 2023 QLD Training Program Selections (First Year). 431 Eligible applications were received, 316 of those were selected.