The program includes: * Core knowledge modules - available online * Core skills workshops * Core placement under supervision The core knowledge modules cover the Australian healthcare system, healthcare processes, healthcare teams, cultural awareness, patient safety, qualified role, registration, and credentialing and CPD and sociocultural needs. The core skills and placement components are delivered via a 12-week placement in Townsville Hospital and Health Services where the IMG Prep Medical Practitioner rotates through four disciplines, working as a part of the healthcare team under Level 1 AHPRA registration or above. Core skills topics include electronic medical records, cultural safety, Advanced Life Support, ethical practice, cultural consulting, clinical reasoning, IV cannulation, team-based care, acute deteriorating, and other clinically related skills. At program commencement, IMG Prep Medical Practitioners will undertake a learning needs analysis to focus their learning needs and placement options. During the program workplace-based assessment for feedback and learning further inform the participant's learning needs resulting in an individual Professional Development Plan and Certificate of completion at finalization of the placement. Course frequency: In 2027, there will be three NQ IMG Prep programs with 20 participants in each. Applications are now open for Cohort 2: 31 May 2027 to 20 August 2027 Fees and requirements: Financial investment in the IMG Prep Program is $9900.00 (including GST), exclusive of AHPRA registration fees. The full amount must be paid prior to accepting the position and no refund is available. If the participant has previously completed the Core Knowledge modules (at a separate cost), this cost will be deducted from their program fees. Please note: expressions of interest, application for,



or completion of this program does not guarantee of future employment within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service. It is the responsibility of the individual to organise their own accommodation during their placement, and transport to and from their rostered sites (and between sites where applicable). Entry Requirements: * Must possess a degree qualification from a recognized tertiary institution as per the AMC Standard pathway. * Internship (one year working in clinical practice following professional qualification) completed in country of study. * Full working rights in Australia, i.e. current visa with work entitlements and no restrictions/limitations * Passed the AMC Part 1 examination. * Be eligible for or have provisional or limited registration with AHPRA. * Competent in English as outlined in the Medical Board of Australian Registration Standard: English Language skills. * Have practicised medicine for two or more years full-time (in Australia or Overseas). Pre-employment screening: * Criminal History Check (may include aged care screening if applicable) * Blue Card: working with children check. * Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD): Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella and Pertussis. Your application: * CV or resume, including referees * Cover Letter * Proof of Identity x 3 - certified * Primary Medical Degree - certified * AMC 1, and if applicable AMC 2, certificate/s * IELTS or similar * Proof of residence (if in QLD or North QLD) * VISA status - certified If your application is deemed eligible, you will receive a link to an online quiz consisting of a series of multiple-choice and short-response questions. Your responses will be scored and graded, with the results used in conjunction with your application to determine shortlisting. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an online interview. Successful applicants may be waitlisted for future NQ IMG Prep Program cohorts provided their applications remain valid.

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