Doctor Career Guide

Doctor / General Practitioner

Medical practitioners hold the most permissive scope of practice in Australian aesthetics. Prescribe and inject independently from day one — no oversight required.

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High-Margin Specialty
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Doctor / GP
At a Glance
Profession
Doctor / GP
Regulator
Medical Board (AHPRA)
Training Level
Foundation Certificate
Experience Required
None — Day 1 Ready
Average Course Duration
4 Days
Medical Board Requirements

Are You Eligible?

Medical practitioners are governed by the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) — not the AHPRA nursing guidelines. If you hold AHPRA medical registration, you are eligible.

Medical Registration

  • Current AHPRA registration as a medical practitioner
  • Full medical registration (not provisional)
  • No supervision or prescriber partnership required
Broadest scopeDoctors can prescribe and inject independently — the highest degree of autonomy in Australian aesthetics.

Experience Requirements

  • No minimum aesthetics experience required to enrol
  • Suitable for GP, registrar, specialist, or any MBBS holder
  • No minimum post-graduation time requirement

English Proficiency

AHPRA registration requires proficiency in English — reading, writing, speaking and listening — to a level that ensures safe, professional clinical communication.

Professional Indemnity

You must hold professional indemnity insurance covering cosmetic injectable prescribing and treatment before practising.

Documentation Required

  • AHPRA medical registration certificate
  • Evidence of medical degree (MBBS or equivalent)

Post-Training Requirements

  • Maintain CPD including aesthetics-specific activities
  • Comply with Medical Board of Australia guidelines
Your Career Pathway

Your Journey in Aesthetics

From your first training weekend to a thriving cosmetic practice — doctors move faster than any other pathway thanks to day-one independence.

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Recommended Course Pathway

From Beginner to Expert

A comprehensive hands-on programme designed specifically for medical practitioners — combining anatomy and technique with business and clinical governance training.

1

Foundation

Learn the fundamentals of facial anatomy, patient consultation and injectables theory across 5 core online modules.

2

Core Injectables

Master anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers across all treatment areas, hands-on, over a full practical weekend.

3

Advanced Techniques

Progress into fat dissolving, thread lifts and skin boosters as expanded scope procedures within your training.

4

Mastery & Beyond

Specialise fully in aesthetic medicine, build a premium practice, and mentor other prescribing injectors.

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Why Doctors Choose Aesthetics

A Career You'll Love

Join doctors across Australia adding a high-margin, in-demand specialty to their medical career.

High-Margin SpecialtyPrivate-pay income beyond Medicare rebate schedules.
Full AutonomyPrescribe and inject independently from day one.
Continuous GrowthAustralia's fastest-growing medical specialty.
Rewarding WorkHelp patients look and feel their best while boosting confidence.
Ready to Start?

Add Aesthetics to Your Medical Career

Australia's fastest-growing medical specialty. Train in 4 days and practice from day one.

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Accredited TrainingIndustry-recognised courses
Expert EducatorsLearn from leading professionals
Hands-on ExperiencePractical skills & real confidence
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