Young GP siblings buck the practice closure trend by launching a clinic together

While multiple Tasmanian practices have closed, Dr Emma Shoemaker and Dr Jay Shoemaker think their approach will succeed.
Dr Emma Shoemaker (left) with her brother Dr Jay Shoemaker. Photo: Newspix.

With abundant news stories about long-running practices closing, a young sibling GP duo in Tasmania are determined to fight back.

Dr Emma Shoemaker and her older brother Dr Jay Shoemaker have opened a long-dreamt-of family practice in Hobart, with the first patients walking through the doors at 8am on Monday this week.