Why Your GP CV Matters

A GP recruiter may spend less than a minute on your first page. Your CV needs to make your training, registration and clinical experience obvious at a glance. In Australia, practices also look for evidence you understand the MBS, chronic disease management and the community you want to serve.

What to Include

• Personal details and AHPRA registration number
• Qualifications, including your medical degree and any postgraduate study
• GP training status (RACGP or ACRRM) and expected fellowship date
• Clinical experience, listed from most recent
• Procedural skills and special interests
• Referees who can speak to your clinical work

How to Structure Each Section

Start with a short professional summary, then list your registration and training, followed by experience in reverse-chronological order. Keep each role to a few bullet points that describe your responsibilities and outcomes, not just your job title.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Spelling and formatting errors, unexplained gaps, and generic statements such as “hard-working doctor” all weaken an application. Tailor every CV to the practice or training program you are applying to, and keep the document to two or three pages.

Final Tips

Ask a colleague to proofread your CV, keep a master version you update after every rotation, and save a PDF copy for each application. A clear, honest CV that highlights your GP training and clinical strengths gives you the best chance of securing the role you want.

Applying for GP training is competitive, and your CV is often the first thing a practice or training provider sees. A clear, well-organised CV can move you from the shortlist to the interview. This Why Your GP CV MattersA GP recruiter may spend less than a minute on your first page. Your CV needs to make your training, registration and clinical experience obvious at a glance. In Australia, practices also look for evidence you understand the MBS, chronic disease management and the community you want to serve.What to Include- Personal details and AHPRA registration number- Qualifications, including your medical degree and any postgraduate study- GP training status (RACGP or ACRRM) and expected fellowship date- Clinical experience, listed from most recent- Procedural skills and special interests- Referees who can speak to your clinical workHow to Structure Each SectionStart with a short professional summary, then list your registration and training, followed by experience in reverse-chronological order. Keep each role to a few bullet points that describe your responsibilities and outcomes, not just your job title.Common Mistakes to AvoidSpelling and formatting errors, unexplained gaps, and generic statements such as “hard-working doctor” all weaken an application. Tailor every CV to the practice or training program you are applying to, and keep the document to two or three pages.Final ThoughtsA strong GP CV is clear, honest and easy to scan. Update it every time you change roles, and ask a colleague to review it before you apply.

Why Your GP CV Matters

A GP recruiter may spend less than a minute on your first page. Your CV needs to make your training, registration and clinical experience obvious at a glance. In Australia, practices also look for evidence you understand the MBS, chronic disease management and the community you want to serve.

What to Include

• Personal details and AHPRA registration number
• Qualifications, including your medical degree and any postgraduate study
• GP training status (RACGP or ACRRM) and expected fellowship date
• Clinical experience, listed from most recent
• Procedural skills and special interests
• Referees who can speak to your clinical work

How to Structure Each Section

Start with a short professional summary, then list your registration and training, followed by experience in reverse-chronological order. Keep each role to a few bullet points that describe your responsibilities and outcomes, not just your job title.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Spelling and formatting errors, unexplained gaps, and generic statements such as “hard-working doctor” all weaken an application. Tailor every CV to the practice or training program you are applying to, and keep the document to two or three pages.

Final Tips

Ask a colleague to proofread your CV, keep a master version you update after every rotation, and save a PDF copy for each application. A clear, honest CV that highlights your GP training and clinical strengths gives you the best chance of securing the role you want.

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