GP Careers in Australia - The Expedited Specialist Pathway for UK GPs | Emedica × BDI

Considering a move from UK general practice to Australia? In this full-length webinar from emedica and BDI Resourcing, Dr Mahibur Rahman and Hunter Diack walk you through everything UK GPs need to know about the new Expedited Specialist Pathway (ESP) - from eligibility and timeframes to realistic earning potential and the practical realities of relocating. What’s covered • How general practice in the UK compares with Australia — workload, consultation length, autonomy, admin burden • Why so many UK GPs are now actively looking to relocate (and what the latest workforce numbers actually say) • The Expedited Specialist Pathway (ESP) — the streamlined route introduced by AHPRA in late 2024 that bypasses RACGP assessment for UK and Irish GPs • Full eligibility criteria: MRCGP / CCT, Certificate of Good Standing, recency of practice requirements • A realistic end-to-end timeframe: AHPRA registration in 4–8 weeks; full relocation in 4–6 months • The five-step process from EPIC verification through AMC, job offer and supervision plan, AHPRA application, to visa and Medicare provider number • Where you can work — Distribution Priority Areas (DPA), explained with a live demo of the BDI GP Relocation Atlas • A frank look at the costs of relocating (and what’s typically covered by the employer) • How much can a UK GP realistically earn? Year One AUD $250–400k (£132–212k); Year Two AUD $350–500k+ (£185–265k) • Fee-for-service billing — mixed billing, bulk billing and private models compared • Live demo of the Australia GP Pay Estimator • How BDI supports candidates end-to-end — role search, contract negotiation, 482 visa guidance and pastoral care. The fee is paid by the employer, never the candidate. • Frequently asked questions and a live Q&A Resources mentioned in the session • BDI GP Relocation Atlas: https://bdi-dpa-map.netlify.app • Australia GP Pay Estimator: https://australia-gp-salary-calculato... About BDI Resourcing BDI Resourcing supports international medical graduates relocating to Australia, the UK and beyond. Reach. Recruit. Relocate. About Emedica Emedica delivers career and exam education for GPs, with over 87,000 delegates taught since 2005. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome & speaker introductions 01:00 What we'll cover today 03:00 General practice: UK vs Australia compared 09:30 Why Australia? Lifestyle, flexibility & earning potential 15:30 The numbers behind the GP shortage 17:30 The Expedited Specialist Pathway (ESP) explained 19:00 ESP eligibility & realistic timeframes 22:00 ESP step-by-step: from EPIC verification to Medicare 24:00 Where can I work? DPA catchments & live map demo 30:30 The real costs of relocating 34:30 GP earning potential in Australia 38:30 Fee-for-service billing models 42:30 Live demo: the GP Pay Estimator 48:00 How BDI supports your move 51:30 Frequently asked questions 56:30 Live Q&A 66:00 Summary & next steps