Written by admin The 1 July 2026 Medicare changes have landed, bringing with them a 2.6% MBS indexation, a new digital assignment of benefit process, and a mandatory My Health Record upload requirement for pathology and diagnostic imaging reports. For the thousands of GP practices across Australia — particularly those in Distribution Priority Areas (DPA) and Modified Monash
Written by admin Australia’s health ministers have approved a new registration standard that sets the stage for significant reforms to the specialist international medical graduate (SIMG) process. Starting on 21 October 2024, a fast-track pathway will be available for eligible internationally qualified medical specialists to obtain specialist registration. The new pathway allows internationally trained specialists coming from comparable
Written by admin Distribution Priority Area (DPA) and Section 19AB of the Health Insurance Act can be difficult to understand. Below are the list of commonly asked questions on our website and social media channels. 1. What is Section 19AB? 2. Where can I work if I am an OTD/FGAMS subject to Section 19AB? 3. Can I work
Written by admin The Visas for GPs program will cease on 16 September 2023, removing the requirement for employers of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) to apply for a Health Workforce Certificate (HWC). From 16 September, IMG’s looking to work in primary care within Australia will no longer be required to submit a HWC as a part of their
Written by admin Recruiting a General Practitioner for your practice can be a challenging task, but with the right approach, you can attract top talent. In this article, we’ll walk you through eight strategies to help you craft a winning GP job ad that will attract the right candidates. From understanding the job market and highlighting the unique selling points of your practice, to tailoring your ad to the right audience and measuring success, we’ve got you covered. So, let’s dive in and take a look at how you can prepare an advertisement for GP jobs at your practice to achieve the best success in recruiting a General Practitioner.
Written by admin Recruiting doctors in Australia is challenging due to a number of factors. These include the increasing demand for healthcare services, the aging population, the shortage of doctors in rural and remote areas, an increasingly competitive job market, the need for doctors to have specialist skills, the cost of medical education, and the lack of incentives
Written by admin Is your practice non-DPA? A new review process for Distribution Priority Area (DPA) will be introduced by Department of Health. You can request review of your non DPA status if you meet certain exceptional circumstances. This will help regional and rural areas respond to unforeseen workforce and population changes which may be impacting access to
Written by admin An overseas trained doctor recently asked us a question “I am an IMG,cleared my AMC exams and have valid english test,I have a job offer in DWS area but RA1,my question is as a PR of Australia,am I eligible to work in this clinic ? What are the circumstances to get an exemption for 19aa
Written by admin Question: I am an IMG. Can I sit for PESCI exam with ACRRM before applying to AHPRA. I cleared AMC MCQ and OET and want to sit in PESCI now as the waiting list is too long and I do not want to wait.. I have job offer and wanted to know if I can
Written by admin AHPRA has recently released updated standards and guidelines for medical practitioners. It will be effective from 1st October. From 1 October 2016, registered medical practitioners must ensure they comply with the revised continuing professional development and recency of practice registration standards. The revised standards were published in February 2016 to support a smooth transition. Both standards
