Written by admin Update: Independent pathway is now an approved 3GA program. Australian College of Rural and Rural Medicine (ACRRM) runs an Independent Pathway in addition to traditional rural pathway for AGPT fellowship. The ACRRM Independent Pathway is an accredited training pathway that results in the doctor being awarded Fellowship of the ACRRM College. The Pathway is good
Written by admin How can a non-DWS medical practice apply for 19AB spousal exemption? Practices located in District of Workforce Shortage Statistical Area2 (SA2) can get 19AB exemption for overseas trained doctors. DWS status can help the OTD to fulfil the requirements under section 19AB of the Health Insurance Act, 1973. However, non-DWS area practices do have some
Written by admin Section 19AA of the Act was introduced to recognise and support general practice as a vocational specialty, and to provide a framework for achieving long term improvements in the quality of doctors working in Australia. All medical practitioners restricted by section 19AA are unable to access Medicare benefits unless they apply to participate on anapproved
