Lost in the Labyrinth : Inquiry into Registration Processes and Support for
Overseas Trained Doctors has been
tabled by the Standing Committee on Health and Ageing. The report is the result of a 14 month inquiry, and
contains 45 recommendations to improve the transparency, efficiency and
accountability in the registration system for overseas trained doctors,
including:
* the establishment of a "one stop shop" to
assist overseas trained doctors in navigating accreditation and
registration processes
* a review of the 10 year moratorium requiring them to work in a District of Workforce Shortage for up to 10 years to be eligible for a Medicare Provider Number
* an increase in the validity period for English language test results from 2 years to 4 years when applying for certain forms of medical registration.
* a review of the 10 year moratorium requiring them to work in a District of Workforce Shortage for up to 10 years to be eligible for a Medicare Provider Number
* an increase in the validity period for English language test results from 2 years to 4 years when applying for certain forms of medical registration.
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