Residency. Residency, for most doctors in Australia, is typically a further one or two years following internship spent working in the hospital (or occasionally, in community health settings) to gain more clinical experience in a range of settings with increased levels of responsibility. How long is medical residency in Australia?Read More →
If you are a domestic applicant, you will need to apply for a graduate entry (Doctor of Medicine) place directly to an Australian Medical School. If you are applying for an undergraduate programme (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) you will need to lodge your application via the equivalent ofRead More →
How to become a doctor Complete year 12 prerequisites. Graduate from a bachelor’s degree. Sit the GAMSAT and apply for entry. Study a Doctor of Medicine. Complete an intern year. Gain general medical registration through the Medical Board of Australia. Complete one or more years of prevocational training. How canRead More →
The key steps are as follows: Securing an employment offer. Applying to the Australian Medical Council for primary source verification. Applying for registration to the Medical Board of Australia. Completing 12 months supervised practice. Applying again to the Medical Board of Australia for general registration. Can foreign doctors practice inRead More →
501 code – Includes medical examination, urine routine test (for all above 5 years of age). 502 code – Chest X-ray (above 11 years of age). Blood test where applicable. Some children between 2 years to 11 years may require TB screening test. What is included in medical examination forRead More →