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At 1 July 2008, there are new processes in place for overseas trained doctors (OTDs) and international medical graduates (IMGs) wishing to work in the Western Australian medical system.
Please refer to the following websites for further information:
This website has been designed to provide information for doctors who are interested in working as doctors in Western Australia and who have obtained their primary medical qualification outside of Australia.
The information contained on this website has focused on providing a brief overview of the main issues that surround the recruitment and appointment of overseas trained doctors in Western Australia. Additionally a number of links are provided to assist in accessing information from the relevant organisations, so that detailed and up to date information can be found.
As part of the Commonwealth of Australian Governments (COAG) health reform initiatives, the Department of Health Western Australia has been working with the Commonwealth Government towards phasing in nationally consistent assessment processes for overseas trained doctors.
Current information is available regarding the Nationally Consistent Assessment Process and the Competent Authority Pathway. A link to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the AMC website. Further information and additional FAQs will be placed on the Overseas Trained Doctor website as it becomes available.
If you are an employer and require further information about the recruitment of an overseas trained doctor, please refer to Information for Employers for an overview of how an unmet area of need (UAN) is declared and templates to assist in the preparation of a submission to obtain UAN.
If you are an overseas trained doctor, and you have queries or concerns about your rights and responsibilities under the 457 visa scheme you should contact the Department of Immigration and Citizenship on 131 881. If you need any help with translating or interpreting contact the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450. For further information on the Temporary Business (Long Stay) (subclass 457) visa, please refer to frequently asked questions, Information for subclass visa holders.
We welcome your feedback on this site and your comments on how it can be improved. Please use the feedback form to send your suggestions to us.