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Fellowship Pathway for GPs via AHPRA Expedited Specialist Pathway

hsradmin
3 months ago
News from the RACGP Fellowship A new Fellowship option is now available for GPs who have successfully completed the Medical Board of Australia’s (MBA) Expedited Specialist Pathway. These doctors have already demonstrated that they meet general practi...

UK Trained Psychiatrist – Would you like to Explore Working in Australia?

hsradmin
11 months ago
You are eligible for the Expedited Specialist Registration Pathway Apply to the Medical Board of Australia directly, no assessment is required by the RANZCPsych and the following requirements apply for the Expedited Specialist Registration Pathway: Q...

What is the Difference Between Bulk Billing, Private Billing & Mixed Billing

hsradmin
10 months ago
Bulk Billing A bulk billing GP is a doctor who provides their services at no cost to their patients. Instead of paying for the appointment, the GP bills Medicare directly. Medicare is Australia’s national health care system that works to provid...

How to become a GP in Australia?

hsradmin
10 months ago
International medical graduates (IMGs) who wish to practice as a medical practitioner in Australia must have their overseas medical qualifications verified by relevant authorities before they will be permitted to practice. How to become a General Pra...

What are 19AB / DPA exemptions?

hsradmin
3 years ago
Depending on your circumstances, you might be able to get an exemption that allows you to access Medicare rebates before the end of your 10-year moratorium. The best way to get an indefinite exemption is to work in a DPA or DWS location. Exemptions t...

Can I work as a General Practitioner or Physician in Family Medicine in Australia?

hsradmin
3 years ago
Yes, if you have obtained your specialist training in the following countries: Canada Certification in the College of Family Physicians Hong Kong Fellow of Hong Kong College of Family Physicians Ireland Membership of the Irish College of General Prac...

What is a Health Workforce Certificate (HWC)?

hsradmin
3 years ago
While many people decry the changes to DPA/DWS and the RACGP Specialist Pathway, the real barrier to GP recruitment is the Health Workforce Certificate (HWC). Forget DPA and forget RACGP, if you don’t have a HWC, you can’t work. What is a Health Work...

What is a Distribution Priority Area (DPA)?

hsradmin
10 months ago
Distribution Priority Area (DPA) identifies areas where people don’t have enough access to doctors based on the needs of the community. The DPAclassification identifies locations in Australia with a shortage of medical practitioners. International me...

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