North West Hospital and Health Service search for junior doctors to join staff

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) invites doctors, international medical graduates, and other stakeholders to register for its event, AMA24, taking place from August 2-4, 2024, at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. One of the key sessions will focus on reforming Specialist IMG pathways, including insights from the Kruk review and next steps. Join discussions, network, and engage with industry leaders and medical peers. For more details, click here.

A recent analysis of reports from major drug companies found drug companies paid more than A$33 million to doctors in the three years from late 2019 to late 2022 for consultancies and other expenses. Post-pandemic funding levels, particularly for travel, are expected to be even higher. Specialists, including rheumatologists and cancer doctors, received the most funding. Read more in this article by The Conversation, here.

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The AMA supports reducing regulatory burdens for medical practitioners wanting to work in Australia. While they back the revised specialist registration standards, the AMA emphasises the need for thorough consultation with medical colleges to maintain high training and practice standards. They also stress the importance of holistic support systems for international medical graduates and urge for better workforce planning and support to ensure high-quality care and integration.