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Overview of AMC Examinations
by NIC - 10255 reads, based on 66 votes
People have often asked how the AMC conduct their exams. Well, here's an overview of how both the AMC MCQ and Clinical exams are, the basics of what you'll need to know. This is compiled from the Information from the Examination Specification handbook by Australian Medical Council. ...
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Area of Need Pathway for Overseas Doctors to Australia
by plabotomy - 15959 reads, based on 48 votes
Hi all this is a new post to share information about and discuss about the Area of Need Pathway (AONP) to Australia . I will share all the information I have on the AONP. This is information I have and may not be a 100% accurate. Feel free to add, comment or question! Lets us discuss and clarify all our doubts on the AONP....
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English Language Proficiency Requirements for Overseas Trained Doctors in Austra
by plabotomy - 4257 reads, based on 8 votes
The State and Territory Medical Boards have agreed on a uniform national standard for English language proficiency for the registration of overseas trained doctors. With effect from 1 July 2005 the following provisions will apply
For an AON job you need to be registered with a state board and hence require the same lamguage proficiency. The scores also need to be recent ie within the last 2 years...
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Salaries of Doctors (all grades) in Australia
by arihant_d - 21499 reads, based on 48 votes
Salaries in Australia vary slightly from state to state but each state's Government fixes all doctors' salaries. Here are approximate figures for basic salaries in Australia. After overtime and on-call work these salaries will be approximately 15-25% higher.
All the following figures are in Australian $
Intern
Approximate Basic Salary 45,000
Estimated Salary after average overtime 50,000
Grossed up pay with salary packaging 55,000
Resident/ SHO
Approximate Basic Salary 55 - 70,000
Estimated Salary after average overtime 65 - 80,000
Grossed up pay with salary packaging 70 - 85,000
Registrar
Approximate Basic Salary 70 - 80,000
Estimated Salary after average overtime 8...
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Permanent residents for Doctors and Australian citizens
by DHA - 3937 reads, based on 6 votes
In order for overseas-trained doctors or former overseas medical students who are permanent residents or Australian citizens to practice long term in Australia, their qualifications must be assessed as acceptable by the Australian Medical Council (AMC). OTDs without recognisable specialist or general practice qualifications are required to sit and pass a multiple choice question examination and a clinical examination and complete a period of supervised medical practice under the direction of a State Medical Board. The period of unsupervised work is normally 12 months, but as State registration requirements vary, there may be some disparity in supervision requirements. Contact details for the...
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New Zealand Doctors in Australia
by DHA - 1549 reads, based on 2 votes
Doctors with primary medical qualifications obtained in New Zealand are automatically granted general registration in Australia and are not required to undergo the AMC assessment, as NZ medical schools are accredited by the AMC.
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Rural Locum Relief Program (RLRP)
by DHA - 2482 reads, based on 2 votes
The Rural Locum Relief Program, administered by the Rural Workforce Agencies in each State and Territory, allows permanent resident doctors who are not otherwise eligible to attract Medicare benefits to work in rural general practice under supervision. Contact details for the Rural Workforce Agencies.
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Provider Number Restrictions
by DHA - 1494 reads, 0 votes
Australian medical graduates and OTDs who are permanent residents or Australian citizens are required under section 19AA of the Act to obtain recognised postgraduate medical qualifications before they can provide services that attract a Medicare rebate. ...
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Temporary Resident Doctors (TRDs)
by DHA - 3601 reads, based on 5 votes
TRDs usually enter Australia to work in medical positions designated as being ‘area of need’ by the relevant State or Territory health authority. Alternatively, they may enter as occupational trainees to undertake clinical specialist training.
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TRDS for Overseas Trained Doctors in Australia
by tegs - 8014 reads, based on 6 votes
Temporary Resident Doctors (TRDs)
TRDs usually enter Australia to work in medical positions designated as being ‘area of need’ by the relevant State or Territory health authority. Alternatively, they may enter as occupational trainees to undertake clinical specialist training.
TRDs are generally granted conditional registration in Australia. These doctors are also subject to supervision by an appropriately qualified Australian medical practitioner. Currently there is no formal assessment of the level of theoretical and clinical skills expected of TRDs.
TRDs cannot access Medicare rebates unless the Minister for Health and Ageing or a delegate of the Minister makes a determination unde...
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Medical Boards in Australia
by RxPG - 1445 reads, based on 1 vote
The following is the list of all the medical boards in Australia. This list is crucial for contacting these boards for applying for jobs in australia. Click on the read more option below for details....
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List of medical Associations and Colleges in Australia
by RxPG - 1616 reads, based on 2 votes
Royal Colleges
Other Professional Bodies
Medical Schools
Royal Colleges
Royal
Australian College of General Practitioners
Royal Australian
College of Medical Administrators
Royal
Australian College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
Royal
Australian College of Ophthalmologists
Royal College of
Pathologists of Australia
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List of hospitals in Australia
by RxPG - 1844 reads, based on 1 vote
Australian Capital Territory
The
Canberra Hospital
Health Care of
Australia
New South Wales
Albury-Wodonga
Private Hospital
Belmont
Hospital, NSW
Calvary
Hospital, Wagga Wagga
Cape
Hawke Community Private Hospital,Forster, NSW
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Lifestyle in Australia
by RxPG - 1197 reads, based on 1 vote
Geography
Australia is a land of contrasts: sweeping golden beaches, coral
reefs rich with marine life, tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, vast
grazing lands and sparse deserts.
One of the oldest continents, Australia is as wide as the distance
from Kuala Lumpur to Taipei and as long as the distance from Singapore
to Manila. It is the only country to occupy an entire continent.
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Job Resources in Australia
by RxPG - 1469 reads, based on 1 vote
List of Hospitals
The hospitals can be contacted directly or their websites may have
information on vacancies.
Click
here for list of hospitals
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Immigration to Australia
by RxPG - 1022 reads, 0 votes
Department of Immigration and multicultural affairs
Home page
World
Index
Skilled
Category migration
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Australian Medical Council [AMC] Examination
by tegs - 10497 reads, based on 24 votes
Introduction
The AMC examination is a screening examination to establish that doctors trained in medical schools that have not been formally reviewed and accredited by the AMC have the necessary knowledge and clinical competence to practise medicine with safety in the Australian community.
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Accomodation in Australia
by RxPG - 875 reads, based on 1 vote
Properties for rent are advertised in the 'To Let' section of
newspapers. You should arrange to inspect the property you are
interested in before making a decision to move in.
To secure a property, you will need a security bond (refundable
deposit) plus a payment of several week's rent which has to be paid in
advance....
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