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General Physician cover letter template
A structured letter with example content specific to this role. Replace the bracketed placeholders and adjust the details to the job you're actually applying for.
How to structure it
Opening
Name the role and, in one line, the strongest reason you're a fit. Skip the throat-clearing.
Middle
One or two paragraphs of real, specific evidence: what you did, and the result. This is where most letters go generic. Yours shouldn't.
Why this employer
One genuine, specific reason you want this job at this company, not any company. Vague enthusiasm reads as a template that wasn't customised.
Close
Thank them, note your resume is attached, and make it easy to reach you.
Re: Application for General Physician
I am writing to express my interest in the General Physician role at [Company Name]. With FRACP and extensive experience in adult internal medicine, I am confident I can contribute to your team and provide high-quality care to patients with complex needs.
In my current role as a General Physician at a large metropolitan hospital, I led a project to streamline the general medicine admission process from the emergency department. By working with nursing and allied health staff to introduce a standardised assessment proforma, we reduced the average time from referral to ward admission from four hours to two. This improved patient flow and allowed earlier initiation of treatment for acutely unwell patients.
I am particularly drawn to [Company Name] because [add one genuine, specific reason: a project, value, or market position you can point to].
Thank you for considering my application. I have attached my resume and look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my skills and experience align with your needs.
Getting it right
- Keep it to one page. A hiring manager spends seconds on this before deciding whether to read your resume.
- Address a named person where you can find one, rather than "To Whom It May Concern".
- Don't repeat your resume line for line. Use the letter to add context a bullet point can't: why this role, why now, why here.
- Match the tone of the job ad. A formal listing calls for a formal letter; a casual one gives you room to write more like yourself.
This is a starting point, not a guarantee of interviews. Make it specific to the actual employer before you send it.