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Reduce Your 10-Year Moratorium Medicare’s 19AB rules require doctors who studied for…

There are incentives payable to doctors working in non-metro areas to encourage…

GPs working in Australian General Practices are not paid on a salary…

Body Purpose Fees Timeline Link EPIC EPIC Portfolio Establishment US$130 ECFMG will…

RACGP Recognition The Royal Australian College of GPs lists the curricula of…

Registration Process Moving to a new jurisdiction results in a process of…

Doctors who studied their medical degree outside of Australia are generally restricted…

Accessing an excellent pool of motivated doctors via the RACGP Specialist Pathway…

Introduction- This fast-track pathway is designed for specialist international medical graduates (SIMGs)…

  Body Purpose Fees Timeline Link EPIC EPIC Portfolio Establishment US$130 ECFMG…

Processing Times – Expedited Pathway for GPs from UK, Ireland, and NZ…

Modified Monash Model – Remoteness The Modified Monash Model (MMM) is used…

Visa Sponsors for General Practitioners General Practitioner is on the Skills Shortage…

What is a Distribution Priority Area (DPA)? Distribution Priority Area (DPA) is…

Answer Its recommended that you have an understanding of the eligibility for…

ANSWER The excellent news is that the government has a dedicated website…

The number you would want to call is 132150, and choose “6”,…

Doctors moving to Australia on the PEP Specialist Pathway typically come on…

Your dependants don’t need to come at the same time as you.…

MICGPs holding CSCST, and MRCGPs holding CCT may be able to start…

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RACGP Recognition The Royal Australian College of GPs now lists the curricula…

Welcome To Hobart, Tasmania Previous image Next image https://youtu.be/NFRnRmUmP3I?si=LdH9eXvsi-LJxDBm When it comes…

Fit2work and AIS International.

If you declared you have criminal history in an overseas country or…

Once logged in to the site click on ‘Upload now’.

Yes they are approved by AHPRA.

No, you will need to re-sit the entire test and achieve the…

Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate that you meet the standard…

IELTS, OET & PTE. Also PLAB and NZREX.

Sent directly from the registration authority to COGS@ahpra.gov.au

Dated within three months of your application being received.

When applying for the medicare provider number you should attach the Immi…

The practice will be working on the Stage 2 Nomination Application for…

All IMGs on the RACGP PEP Specialist Pathway will commence on AHPRA…

Yes, from every registration authority with which you have had a registration…

– Justice of the Peace – Notary Public – Australian Consular Officer…

OET certificates are valid for two years.

Since a criminal record is only good for three months, we suggest…

Many people are sitting their English test after receiving your part B.…

For Part B we will send you the Job Offer & Supervisor…

What is the AMC? The AMC’s purpose is to ensure that the…

RACGP PART B – JOB OFFER APPROVAL APPLICATION Before starting with the…

DPA replacements are not accepted under PEP Specialist. All participants are expected…

Yes! – We are glad to say that we have checked this…

You can add Pratik as collaborator – pratik@doctorconnect.health so we can help you…

If nothing to show under your name you can keep it blank.…

Yes, we have helped many families plan move to Australia on this…

Both are the same thing, just different terms.In a different country same…

Whilst inconvenient, this is something that we have seen people work on…

Yes if you want. Our registration team has a lot of experience…

You can definitely start with RACGP application.

Yes, RACGP requires verification by a notary public?RACGP wont ask for an…

Yes, they will accept.

Any 50 hours of CPD in the 12 months prior to applying…

Yes, in the RACGP Part A Comparability assessment, you will mention MRCGP…

Yes, include your current medical registration, and also if you have held…

In order to avoid having to pay extra money for uploading qualifications…

Only MBBS.

Yes, you need to have your initial Medical Degree, and your Specialist…

It should be a six digits number.

Yes, we’re very glad to be able to recommend an excellent immigration…

You will need to request the organisation who conducted the training to…

Yes, we’ve had training from many different countries accepted.Just make sure, where…

This is the checklist of documents required for AHPRA registration 1. Certified…

Current Processing Times – Specialist Pathway Registration People are often wondering how…

WELCOME TO TOWNSVILLE Previous image Next image Located along the Queensland coast,…

Your Comparability Assessment requires you to show the recency of practice.You should…

After the epic/PSV, your next step is RACGP comparability assessment.

The RACGP Program fee is payable much later in the process.After Part…

Yes you can start now with comparability.

Yes, you will have to start the application with submitting your primary…

Yes, it needs to be notarised after translation.

No, Doctor Connect does not charge candidates any fees.

Yes, it is required.

You will need to mention the pathway to qualification for MRCGP (INT)…

The RACGP PEP doesn’t have a deadline, applications are always open for…

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Medicare is Australia’s universal health insurance scheme. Medicare workforce rules prescribe where…

Medicare Provider Number Application – PEP Specialist Pathway What? – Medicare is…

Immigration for International SIMG GPs Moving to Australia in 2025 Doctors moving…

WELCOME TO PORT HEDLAND Previous image Next image https://youtu.be/cokQgoGeRrw?si=GxXqENuwLDtUZJGM ‘A large community…

WELCOME TO ALICE SPRINGS Previous image Next image https://youtu.be/EZSW4Rf-Qtk?si=RrErF1aY9SdeHG7d They call it…

WELCOME TO ROCKHAMPTON, QLD Previous image Next image Some would describe it…

Welcome to Busselton Western Australia Previous image Next image https://youtu.be/NzdpzLZB2J8?si=4do_ldz27SrXJcml Beauty, community,…

Big news for PEP specialist Pathway We’ve been saying that this is…

Welcome to Karratha Western Australia Previous image Next image https://youtu.be/9hRt_wPjRkk?si=jdd770Ndeekhx38EAs GP recruiters,…

Applying for a Tax File Number in Australia Receiving a Tax File…

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Welcome to Darwin Welcome To Darwin, The Northern Territory Previous image Next…

After completing Part A (Comparability Assessment Application) we move to the next…

Comparability Assessment – Letter of Support The letter must: a. be dated and…

Steps to Fellowship in Australia We know that when it comes to…

RACGP Recognition The Royal Australian College of GPs now lists the curricula…

RACGP Recognition The Royal Australian College of GPs now lists the curricula…

RACGP Recognition The Royal Australian College of GPs now lists the curricula…

RACGP Recognition The Royal Australian College of GPs now lists the curricula…

RACGP Recognition The Royal Australian College of GPs now lists the curricula…

Download the document below for the 2023 RACGP Fellowship Exam Timetable Upcoming…

Pro forma curriculum vitae (completed on the online RACGP template) Name change…

We have had great feedback from doctors sitting PTE – typically this…

Doctor Connect Opportunities Overview   Glossary   GP Aus – Fellowship Pathways…

Partially Comparable – RACGP PEP, Specialist Pathway Location requirement:                  DPA/MM2+ We…

Before we start, keep the below documents ready: Coloured scanned copies of…

You require an EPIC ID to be able to complete the portfolio…

  Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, Albany in Western Australia is simply…

A Job opportunity, more often than not, is one of the main…

Now is a great time to start the registration process, while we…

Doctor Connect Opportunities Overview Doctor Connect’s reason for existing is to bring…

Rural Generalist Training Scheme This is an ACRRM Fellowship, program that is…

ACRRM Specialist Pathway Location requirement:                  DPA/MM4+   The Specialist pathway is an…

Pathway to Fellowship – ACRRM Independent Pathway ACRRM Independent Pathway (IP) is…

Pathway to Fellowship – Remote Vocational Training Scheme – RVTS RVTS is…

RACGP FSP, Fellowship Support Pathway Location requirement:                  DPA/MM2+   RACGP’s Fellowship Support…

Substantially Comparable – RACGP Practice Experience Program Specialist Pathway Location requirement:                 …

Healthcare in Australia is delivered by public and private sector entities and…

RACGP Recognition The Royal Australian College of GPs now lists the curricula…

Information For GPs Considering Relocating to Kalgoorlie If you’ve heard of Kalgoorlie,…

RACGP Recognition The Royal Australian College of GPs now lists the curricula…

RACGP Recognition The Royal Australian College of GPs now lists the curricula…

RACGP Recognition The Royal Australian College of GPs now lists the curricula…

Welcome To Pinjarra They say that happiness is created from a combination…

More Doctors for Rural Australia Program The More Doctors for Rural Australia…

After many years of shrinkage, we’ve seen significant changes to WA DPA…

Welcome to Mandurah, Western Australia A great place to work and live…

RACGP is currently listing the following remaining exam dates. AKT and KFP     …

The RACGP has announced details of the program that will replace the…

Glossary Searching for a GP job in Australia includes the use of…

Medicare’s 19AB rules require doctors who studied their medical degree outside Australia…

Over time, there have been different names and regions used when referring…