Level up down under: About working as a doctor in Australia.
The complete guide for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) looking to work in Australia. Determine your eligibility, learn about registration pathways and explore the benefits of practicing medicine in Australia.
Who can work as a doctor in Australia?
International medical graduates (IMG´s) may be eligible to work in regional, rural and remote areas of Australia if certain requirements are met.
You are considered to be an international medical graduate if you:
obtained your medical degree outside of Australia or New Zealand
enrolled in a medical degree in Australia or New Zealand as a temporary resident
Find out if you meet the requirements to work in Australia and what you need to do before you can start working as a doctor.
Why work as a doctor in Australia?
Australia is a vibrant, multicultural country with one of the highest standards of living in the world.
As a doctor working in Australian towns or country communities, you’ll be able to use your skills across a broad spectrum of medicine. You will be supported by your employer in your continuing education and training. Find out more about the advantages of working as a doctor in Australia.
What opportunities are available in my location?
The Modified Monash Model (MM) classifies areas in four ways according to remoteness and town size:
Metropolitan
Regional
Rural and
Remote areas
Distribution Priority Areas are areas in Australia with a shortage of doctors. Read more on our incentives and support for GPs and general practices in MM locations. Read more about incentives and support for GPs and general practices in MM locations
Where can IMG´s work?
Internationally trained doctors can work in areas where there is a shortage of doctors according to the Monash Model. There is a high demand for doctors in regional, rural and remote areas of Australia. Find out where you may be able to work as a doctor in Australia.
IMG´s and Medicare
Australian doctors bill patients under our national healthcare scheme called Medicare. IMG doctors are subjected to some Medicare restrictions.
Find out how to work as a doctor in Australia.
Learn about Medicare and billing patients in Australia.