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DWS changing to the DPA – What you need to know
From 1 July 2019, a new health workforce Distribution Priority Area (DPA) classification system replaced the Districts of Workforce Shortage (DWS) Assessment Areas for GPs and Bonded Doctors. Instead of using a GP-to-population ratio, the new DPA system takes into account demographics (gender/age) and socio-economic status of patients living in a GP catchment area. The…
Read MoreGlossary of Terms
To follow are explanations for many of the abbreviations and acronyms that are used in relation to medical professionals in Australia, some of which are specific to IMG’S. ABN Australian Business Number. The ABN is a unique 11 digit identifying number that businesses use when dealing with other businesses. For example, you generally need…
Read MoreNew requirements for employers sponsoring a visa applicant to work in Australia
New requirements for employers sponsoring overseas doctors to work in Australia commenced on 11 March 2019. All employers nominating a position that will be filled by a doctor who needs a visa to work in the following Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) will be required to obtain certification (a Health Workforce…
Read MoreHow to write a Medical CV that is also AHPRA approved.
Whatever the application process used, your CV is an important tool in the recruitment process. Your CV is therefore a really important part of managing your career. On this page you will find details of how to write a medical CV. The purpose of a CV is to present relevant facts in a professional way…
Read MoreMore Doctors for Rural Australia Program (MDRAP)
MDRAP is a new 3GA health workforce program that will be taking over from the SAPP and RLRP. The MDRAP was brought in at the beginning of 2019 and the SAPP and RLRP. The SAPP and RLRP will likely be closed by mid 2019. Non-vocationally recognised (non-VR) doctors participating in the MDRAP will be able…
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