First in-depth look at IMG expedited pathway’s popularity Six months after the controversial pathway launched for GPs, AHPRA has offered an insight into the scheme’s impact and registration numbers.
Date set for IMG English language test changes From 18 March, AHPRA changes will allow doctors from 30 countries to work in Australia without automatically having to complete the test.
How popular is the new GP expedited pathway? AHPRA says it is receiving up to 15 applications each week from GPs since the pathway’s launch in October, with 80% coming from the UK.
AHPRA changes IMG English language tests Doctors from 30 countries will no longer have to sit a test and, for those who do, the writing score will be reduced, but the RACGP is concerned.
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Challenges facing newly arrived doctors in spotlight An Australian Medical Council survey has highlighted ongoing barriers for IMGs as the impact of Government reforms kick in.
Record influx of new doctors mitigating GP shortage In promising signs of regrowth for the healthcare landscape, more new doctors than ever before were registered to practise in Australia last year.
IMG expedited pathway gets greenlight The fast-track program has cleared its final hurdle for a 21 October start date following approval from Australia’s health ministers, but it has left the RACGP fuming.
Delay sought for expedited pathway rollout With AHPRA’s new fast-tracked IMG program set to impact both the RACGP and the ANZCA this year, the colleges are calling for it to be paused.