Why am I a rural GP?

“The wide variety of medical problems that present itself to a rural GP and the expectation of the community to provide a diagnosis, treatment and follow up”.

- Dr Stephan & Helene Van Eeden

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Rural Practice provides challenging variety.
A long term commitment to the community.
A bit like farming really!

- Dr Steve Dunn

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As a rural GP I am frequently asked the question of litigation etc.

Well, for me, it is not the money although we all have to make a living and it is certainly not tradition as I am the first and only doctor ever through all of the generations of our families.

The answer then is, quite simply, a passion for the job.

For some doctors it is the excitement of emergency medicine, for others it is the thrill in helping with the birth of a newborn baby. Or it may be the satisfaction of allowing death with dignity. Others thrive in the area of administration, research or teaching. As a GP you get to do all of these things and more.

Why then a rural GP?

For me, I was born in country Victoria, brought up in Melbourne and did all of my secondary and tertiary schooling in Adelaide. Most of my working life, however, has been spent in rural SA. I can honestly say that country life is quite simply the best life and the best place to bring up a family.

Therefore, I'd hate to be anything but a (rural) doctor.

- Dr Trevor Burchall

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“Lifestyle, working in a small community, the challenges of rural general practice and the proximity to family”

- Dr Claire Thompson

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“The diversity of work involved and I enjoy being part of a vibrant rural community”

- Dr HI (May) Goh

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“Exciting and challenging with a relaxed country lifestyle”

- Dr James Bushell