List of Tables
List of Figures
Acronyms
Executive Summary
University Medical TrainingPrevocational Medical Training
Vocational Medical Training
Fellowship
Female Trainees
International Supply of Medical Practitioners
Chapter 1: Introduction
Medical Training Review Panel Structure and ResponsibilitiesReport Structure
University Medical Education
Prevocational Medical Training
Vocational Medical Training
International Supply
Special Purpose Training Programs
Appendices
Notes on the Data and its Preparation
Data Sources
Data Quality Issues
Reporting Periods
Examination of Trends
Medical College Acronyms and Specialties
Chapter 2: University Medical Education and Training
Medical StudentsCurrent Data
Types of Student Places
Scholarships
Student Characteristics
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Students
Rural Exposure
Trends
Medical Graduates
Current Data
Trends
Projected Numbers of Graduates
Chapter 3: Prevocational Medical Training
BackgroundPostgraduate Year 1
Current Data
Trends
Postgraduate Year 2
Current Data
Trends
Chapter 4: Vocational Medical Training
Vocational Medical Training in AustraliaGeneral Practice Training
Changes to College Training in Australia
Accredited Training
Vocational Training Data
Basic Training
Trends in Basic Vocational Training
Advanced Training
Subspecialty Training
Trends in Advanced Vocational Training
General Practice
Medical College Examinations
Current Data
Trends
New College Fellows
Current Data
Trends
New Fellows by Subspecialty – Selected Colleges
College Fellows
Fellows by Subspecialty – Selected Colleges
Chapter 5: international Supply
Department of Immigration and Citizenship Entry ProcessesTemporary Business – Temporary Work (Skilled) (Subclass 457) Visa
Medical Practitioner – Temporary (Subclass 422) Visa
Occupational Trainee Visa (Subclass 442)
Training and Research Visa (Subclass 402)
Current Data
Requirements for Practicing Medicine in Australia
Common Assessment Requirements
Competent Authority Pathway
Standard Pathway
Assessment of Overseas Trained Specialists
Standard Specialist Assessment
Medicare Provider Number Restrictions
Restrictions of Practice
Current Distribution of Overseas Trained Doctors
Chapter 6: Special Purpose Training Programs
Background3GA Providers
Section 3GA Programs
Approved Medical Deputising Services Program
Approved Private Emergency Department Program
Approved Placements for Sports Physicians Program
Sports Physician Trainees
Prevocational General Practice Placements Program
Queensland Country Relieving Doctors Program
Rural Locum Relief Program
Special Approved Placements Program
Temporary Resident Other Medical Practitioners Program
Remote Vocational Training Scheme
Appendices
Appendix A: Medical Training Review Panel Role and MembershipAppendix B: Medical College Training Requirements
Appendix C: Glossary of Terms
Appendix D: Extended Data Trend Tables
Appendix E: Data Specifications
Appendix F: Training Program Terminology