Approved Medical Deputising Services (AMDS) program

The Approved Medical Deputising Services (AMDS) program enables non-vocationally recognised doctors to access Medicare benefits for providing after-hours services on behalf of other doctors. This helps them get general practice experience, while ensuring people can access health care after hours.

About the program

Find out what the program is and why it's important.

For doctors

Read about eligibility requirements and how doctors can apply.

For services

Read about eligibility requirements and how services can apply.

Compliance and tip-off

See the responsibilities of doctors and services, and how to report a breach.

Program guidelines

These guidelines provide information about how the Approved Medical Deputising Services program works, including procedures, responsibilities, eligibility and application processes.

View the guidelines

Latest resources

Latest resources

Approved Medical Deputising Services (AMDS) program guidelines

These guidelines provide information about how the Approved Medical Deputising Services program works, including procedures, responsibilities, eligibility and application processes.

Approved Medical Deputising Services (AMDS) – Declaration of exceptional circumstances

Doctors should complete this form to describe the exceptional circumstances that have prevented them to progress towards their fellowship qualification.

Approved Medical Deputising Services (AMDS) – Summary of changes to guidelines

This document outlines what changes we made to the AMDS guidelines in August 2021, as well as the reasons for those changes.

Approved Medical Deputising Services (AMDS) – Application form for service providers

Medical deputising services should use this form to join or renew participation in the Approved Medical Deputising Services Program.
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