Ep 96: How To Recruit International GPs (And The Pitfalls To Avoid)

Most Practice Owners know they need more GPs. The problem is finding them, getting them through the system, and keeping them once they arrive.International recruitment is one of the fastest ways to solve a GP shortage, but the pathways are confusing, the timelines are longer than most owners expect, and the wrong approach can cost you months.Sachin sits down with Jane and Alex from WaveLength, one of Australia's leading GP recruitment agencies, to break down exactly how it works. What makes a Practice attractive to overseas doctors, which pathway gets them working fastest, and what good orientation actually looks like.What you'll get from this episode:Which Practices can recruit international GPs and which ones can'tWhy team size, culture, and lifestyle matter more than you think when attracting overseas doctorsThe two main pathways explained simply: expedited specialist vs college streamHow long it actually takes from first contact to a GP starting in your clinicWhat effective orientation looks like and how to stop losing doctors in their first yearConnect with Jane and Alex:Jane Stanke is a GP Talent Advisor with over 17 years at WaveLength International. Based in the UK, she works with doctors across the UK, Ireland, Europe and Canada, and has built a reputation for long-term, successful partnerships between GPs and Australian Practices.Connect with Jane: LinkedinAlex Graham is a Registered Migration Agent who has been with WaveLength for nearly 15 years. She helps overseas trained GPs navigate complex visa requirements and ensures they can start their new role on time.Connect with Alex: LinkedInConnect with Sachin: LinkedIn.....P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are three ways we can help you grow your General Practice without burning out:1. Get the Blueprint: Watch the free Practice Success Blueprint Training, the proven roadmap Owners use to grow profit, reclaim time, build trusted teams, and protect legacy. Watch Training Now2. Sharpen Your Skills: Join one of our regular live workshops. Practical, proven tactics for recruitment, team performance, and profit tailored to Owners juggling it all. Click to Register3. Ask Your Toughest Practice Question: Post your toughest Practice question in the SGPO Facebook Group and get answers from us + 1,000 Owners who 'get it.' Click here