General Practitioner Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a General Practitioner:

  • MBBS qualification or equivalents
  • x year(s) experience working as a Medical Practitioner
  • Excellent patient management skills
  • Completion of residency and state licensure
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to make decisions in high-pressure situations
  • Integrity and strong professional code of ethics

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of General Practitioner skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific General Practitioner roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.