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Friday, March 23, 2012

Overseas-trained doctors report


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.

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