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International Medical Graduate claims training limited

Posted in News & Events on 26.08.10
As quoted in Australian Doctor magazine: By Louise Wallace THE 10-year moratorium may limit the areas where international medical graduates can work, but one IMG claims it is also limiting his ability to further his professional training. Dr Mike Inskip,...
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Internship shortage at ‘crisis point’

Posted in News & Events on 25.08.10
As quoted from Australian doctor: By Michael East THE shortage of medical internships has reached “crisis point” with many medical graduates facing the prospect of missing out on a placement this year, the AMA warns. The state governments in NSW,...
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2010-2011 First Wave Scholarship Program for 1st and 2nd yr med students

Posted in News & Events on 13.08.10
As quoted: If you’re a first or second year medical student and would like to experience a quality exposure to General Practice under the guidance of a dedicated General Practice Supervisor, don’t forget to apply to the GPSN Schwartz First...
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Pathologists push for greater numbers

Posted in News & Events on 05.08.10
In their 2 August edition, MJA Careers published this as their feature story to anyone thinking of specialising in pathology. As quoted: 'IF THERE are as many corpses littering the streets as television detective programs would like us to believe,...
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Australian Medical Students’ Association (AMSA) releases its Elections Priorities

Posted in News & Events on 03.08.10
The Australian Medical Students’ Association (AMSA) has released its Elections Priorities for the 2010 Federal Election. AMSA President, Ross Roberts-Thomson, said that political parties need to look at improving Australia's medical training system in some key areas, namely in the...
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Outstanding in their field: distinguishing medical schools

Posted in News & Events on 25.07.10
Check out this article published by Medical Education on leading med schools around Australia. As cited: Trumble, S. (2010), Outstanding in their field: distinguishing medical schools. Medical Education, 44: 640–642. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2923.2010.03728.x...
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Professional satisfaction in general practice: does it vary by size of community?

Posted in News & Events on 25.07.10
eMJA conducted a professional research report to see if GP satisfaction was dependent on the community size and location. The conclusion was now with overall GPS expressing similar levls of satisfaction. As quoted: Objective: To investigate whether the level of...
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Internships limited in Tasmania for Junior Doctors

Posted in News & Events on 23.07.10
As quoted from Australian Doctor: By Michael East MORE than 30 medical students in Tasmania could miss out on internships next year, the Australian Medical Students Association claims. Reports last week suggested there were 90 domestic and 14 international final-year...
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Doctors’ earnings: how do GPs rate?

Posted in News & Events on 22.07.10
As quoted from Australian doctor: By Paul Smith GPs earn 44% less than their specialist colleagues, a landmark Australian income survey has found. Released by the Melbourne Institute and Monash University, the survey concluded that the average annual pre-tax personal...
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Training Boost for Indigenous Medical Students in Far North Queensland

Posted in News & Events on 22.07.10
Parliamentary Secretary for Health Mark Butler today announced Government funding of $270,270 for an extension to the existing Mulungu Aboriginal Corporation Medical Centre clinic at Mareeba in Far North Queensland. Mr Butler made the announcement while hosting a health forum...
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