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MWRAC communique – 1 October 2021
This communique outlines discussions held during the Medical Workforce Reform Advisory Committee’s October 2021 meeting.
TCLTAC communique – 14 September 2021
This communique summarises the meeting of the Transition to College-Led Training Advisory Committee (TCLTAC) held on 14 September 2021.
2020–21 medical indemnity universal cover annual report
This report sets out the number of refusals by insurers to provide insurance cover to medical practitioners and the number of contracts with a risk surcharge in 2020–21. It also sets out the total number of withdrawals from contracts, and complaints about refusals and surcharges.
19AB restricted doctors – Access to Medicare provider numbers
This fact sheet provides a useful summary of how section 19AB works, how to apply, each exemption and the assessment criteria. It is an overview only, and should be read together with the administrative procedures.
MWRAC communique – 13 August 2021
This communique outlines discussions held during the Medical Workforce Reform Advisory Committee’s August 2021 meeting.
Obligations fact sheet for Bonded Medical Places Scheme participants June 2022
This fact sheet outlines key obligations for former Bonded Medical Places Scheme participants. It summarises the conditions of participation and the consequences of a breach of condition.
Obligations fact sheet for Medical Rural Bonded Scholarship Scheme participants June 2022
This fact sheet outlines key obligations for former MRBS Scheme participants. It summarises the conditions of participation and the consequences of a breach of condition.
Bonded Medical Program – program update webinar #3 – 14 December 2021
This presentation was delivered at the 27 July 2021 Bonded Medical Program – program update webinar. The presentation includes frequently asked questions and answers.
Bonded Medical Program frequently asked questions – July 2021
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the Bonded Medical Program. These FAQs have been informed by the Department’s Bonded Medical Program – Program Update Webinars of 6 July 2021 and 27 July 2021.
MWRAC communique – 17 May 2021
This communique outlines discussions held during the Medical Workforce Reform Advisory Committee’s May 2021 meeting.
MWRAC communique – 10 March 2021
This communique outlines discussions held during the Medical Workforce Reform Advisory Committee’s March 2021 meeting.
Bonded Medical Program update – April 2021
This update outlines the issues involved in the delays to the opt in process for the Bonded Medical Program.
TCLTAC communique – 15 December 2020
This communique summarises the meeting of the Transition to College-Led Training Advisory Committee (TCLTAC) held on 15 December 2020.
TCLTAC communique – 1 December 2020
This communique summarises the meeting of the Transition to College-Led Training Advisory Committee (TCLTAC) held on 1 December 2020.
MWRAC communique – 16 November 2020
This communique outlines discussions held during the Medical Workforce Reform Advisory Committee’s November 2020 meeting.
Special Approved Placements Program (SAPP) – placement extension request form
Existing participants in the Special Approved Placements Program (SAPP) should use this form to apply for an extension of their placement.
Growing the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical specialists
This report, by the Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association, outlines 9 minimum standards and 6 best-practice standards to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical specialists.
General Practice Fellowship Program Placement Guidelines (fourth edition)
These guidelines provide the overarching strategic policy objectives and operational direction for the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) Fellowship Program and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Fellowship Program.
Specialist Training Program operational framework
The operational framework outlines the aims, objectives, outcome parameters and governance of the Specialist Training Program, as well as updated information on funding activities and earlier application rounds.
Review of the RPGP and GPPTSP – Evaluation Report
This report is a review of the Rural Procedural Grants Program (RPGP) and the General Practitioner Procedural Training Support Program (GPPTSP).
National Medical Workforce Strategy scoping framework
This framework focuses on identifying and understanding medical workforce issues that will benefit from national workforce planning.
Rural Other Medical Practitioners (ROMPs) program guidelines
These guidelines provide information about the responsibilities of Rural Other Medical Practitioners (ROMPs) participants.
After Hours Other Medical Practitioners (AHOMPs) program guidelines
These guidelines provide information about the responsibilities of After Hours Other Medical Practitioners (AHOMPs) participants.
Bonded Medical Places Scheme – Information booklet 2019
This booklet provides information about the Bonded Medical Places Scheme for participants from 2016 to 2019, including eligibility and obligations, frequently asked questions, and contact details.
Bonded Medical Places Scheme – tenure application form
Bonded Medical Places Scheme participants can use this form to apply to keep working where they did their vocational training to complete their return of service obligation.
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