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Specialist recognition for GPs – thanks to the AMC and RACGP

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From February this year, the Australian Medical Council will be accepting applications from international medical graduates to be assessed as GPs under the specialist category, possibly negating the need for complex area of need registration, and the like. This is a fantastic move which will hopefully make it a more transparent process for GPs to make the transition to working in Australia. Candidates from the UK, Ireland, Canada, United States, and South Africa will particularly benefit from the level of recognition provided for their qualifications and experience.

Well done AMC and RACGP – a positive move in what is already a complex and difficult system. Next stop…. national medical registration!