Medicine
General Practitioner career guide
General Practitioners work in medicine settings across hospitals, clinics, health systems and HealthTech employers worldwide. Core responsibilities centre on primary care, chronic disease, preventive medicine, with pay typically ranging from $25,000 to $250,000 depending on country, employer type and seniority.
Quick answer
General Practitioners earn approximately $25,000–$250,000 per year with very high global demand. Entry typically requires medical degree plus gp training, plus registration with bodies such as GMC, RACGP.
Snapshot
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Group | Medicine |
| Education | Medical degree plus GP training |
| Certifications | MRCGP, Board certification |
| Regulators | GMC, RACGP |
| Salary range (USD) | $25,000 – $250,000 |
| Demand | Very high |
Core skills
- Primary care
- Chronic disease
- Preventive medicine
Career progression
- 1GP Registrar
- 2GP
- 3Partner
- 4Clinical Director
Specialty
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