Glossary of Terms

Glossary 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…

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DWS changing to the DPA – What you need to know

DWS changing to the DPA

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…

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How to write a Medical CV that is also AHPRA approved.

write a Medical CV

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…

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More Doctors for Rural Australia Program (MDRAP)

Doctors for Rural Australia Program

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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Interview Tips for Medical Professionals

Interview Tips for Medical Professionals

Do your research A medical student would not walk into a viva without practicing all the various types of cases that she or he could possibly get.  It would also be unwise for a medical student not to find out what was on the exam in previous years. In the same way, you must research…

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