I was recently contacted by a doctor and asked me following question (name has been removed for privacy). I am posting this as it is a general question.
Hello sir
how are you? I am Dr A living in Sydney. Hope you remember me, as you had told me about DCH course in Westmead I have enrolled and its really helping me to boost my confidence. I recently passed my amc part1 exam and language test. I have been offered a position as gp in one of the rural areas of brisbane. i ve only 2years experience as gp in india and the employer is ready to give me position but im concerned about my future and also im not sure whether the AHPRA would give me registration even after passing PESCI. could you please tell me what would be the right step and whether AHPRA would give me registration?
Hi Dr A,
Of course I remember you. First answer about your last question.
AHPRA usually do not have any problem about your registration as long as you have registrable degree and good character (no problem in past registrations) in past. If it is sponsored visa and registration then they would like to have job contract. In general, they are making sure that you are real doctor, nothing more than that.
First question is bit complex and difficult to answer in straight yes or now. If depends upon you what you want to do in future. If you are planning to do GP in future then it is good opportunity as otherwise it will take few more years for you to get entry in GP training ( full registration, PR and required experience in ED, Gen Med and Paed).
If you are not sure or thinking about doing hospital specialisation then you should look for job in hospital, although you can always come back in hospital system but it is bit hard.
In general, I would if you are unsure then take the opportunity as getting in the system is getting more and more difficult. You can always change your mind later on if situation change.
Hope this answer your question.
Regards,
Hello sir
how are you? I am Dr A living in Sydney. Hope you remember me, as you had told me about DCH course in Westmead I have enrolled and its really helping me to boost my confidence. I recently passed my amc part1 exam and language test. I have been offered a position as gp in one of the rural areas of brisbane. i ve only 2years experience as gp in india and the employer is ready to give me position but im concerned about my future and also im not sure whether the AHPRA would give me registration even after passing PESCI. could you please tell me what would be the right step and whether AHPRA would give me registration?
Hi Dr A,
Of course I remember you. First answer about your last question.
AHPRA usually do not have any problem about your registration as long as you have registrable degree and good character (no problem in past registrations) in past. If it is sponsored visa and registration then they would like to have job contract. In general, they are making sure that you are real doctor, nothing more than that.
First question is bit complex and difficult to answer in straight yes or now. If depends upon you what you want to do in future. If you are planning to do GP in future then it is good opportunity as otherwise it will take few more years for you to get entry in GP training ( full registration, PR and required experience in ED, Gen Med and Paed).
If you are not sure or thinking about doing hospital specialisation then you should look for job in hospital, although you can always come back in hospital system but it is bit hard.
In general, I would if you are unsure then take the opportunity as getting in the system is getting more and more difficult. You can always change your mind later on if situation change.
Hope this answer your question.
Regards,
