About doctors and specialists
What doctors and specialists are and how they access Medicare.
What we do
How we support doctors and specialists, including international practitioners.
Doctors and specialists in Australia
Facts and figures about doctors and specialists, and how to work as one.
Education and support
How to become qualified, find a job and get support.
National Medical Workforce Strategy
The National Medical Workforce Strategy guides long-term medical workforce planning across Australia. This 10-year strategy will improve access to health care by supporting the right people to have the right skills, where we need them most.
Resources
Resources
2024–25 Medical Indemnity universal cover annual report
This publication includes information published in accordance with subsection 53B(5) of the Medical Indemnity Act 2002. It also includes information reported to the Secretary of the Department of Health , Disability and Ageing in accordance with section 20 of the Medical Indemnity Rules 2020.
Frequently asked questions for applicants – Private Hospital Stream (PHS) – Expression of Interest (EOI) Internships 2026
These FAQs provide more information to applicants applying for Postgraduate Year (PGY) 1 funded places under the 2026 PHS EOI recruitment process.
Rural Other Medical Practitioners (ROMPs) program guidelines
These guidelines provide information about the responsibilities of Rural Other Medical Practitioners (ROMPs) participants.
Other Medical Practitioners Extension Program (OMPEP) Guidelines
These guidelines provide information about the responsibilities of Other Medical Practitioners Extension Program (OMPEP) participants.