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Working Life Overseas Working in AustraliaGeneral InformationNew Zealand Graduates can apply to work in Australian hospitals immediately after qualifying. Most states run a matching system similar to the ACE matching scheme in New Zealand. Alternatively doctors who have successfully completed their first postgraduate year and gained general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand can apply for jobs and registration in Australia. Overview of application processesIf you are a trainee intern and applying directly from medical school to work in an Australian Hospital you will need to apply through the specific state’s matching scheme. Once you secure a position at an Australian Hospital you will need to provide the state’s medical council or medical board with documentation to support an application for provisional registration. Once you have completed 12 months you can apply for general registration.
If you have general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand you can either apply through a state matching scheme or apply directly to a hospital in Australia. After securing a position you will need to supply evidence of having completed your internship in New Zealand, a certificate of good standing from the MCNZ and also proof of your degree from a New Zealand University. *It often pays to apply through a state matching scheme and directly to a hospital to maximise your chances of success* For a general overview visit the Australian Medical Council Website. For details about working in a specific state within Australia, follow the links: Working Life Overseas - EnglandWorking in the UK
Where to startThe General Medical Council has all the key information you need to know when applying to work in the UK As New Zealand citizens, we are known as ‘International Medical Graduates’ or ‘IMGs’. Specific Information can be found for IMGs can be found here or from the brochure ‘Working as a Junior Doctor in UK’ that links from this page. In a nut shell…As a New Zealand graduate, most of us will be eligible to apply for Limited Registration. The most common route to gain Limited Registration is the PLAB-Route: 1. Sit PLAB 1 2. Sit PLAB 2 in UK 3. Apply for a job 4. Once you have a job, apply for a Limited Registration 5. Start working PLAB 1PLAB or Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board Test The PLAB test is designed to test the knowledge, skills and attitudes relating to conditions commonly seen by trainees entering the second year of the Foundation Programme (first year SHOs), the management of life-threatening situations and rarer, but important, medical problems. Part 1 of the test is a written paper consisting of extended matching questions (EMQs) and single best answer (SBA) questions. The paper contains 200 questions and may contain photographic material. The examination lasts three hours. When: There are currently four sittings a year in the UK and two a year overseas. The sittings in the UK will take place in January, April, July and October. The sittings overseas will take place in July and January. As of July 2007, there were no opportunities to sit the PLAB 1 in New Zealand or Australia until after April 2008. Booking fee is £145 (correct at time of writing). Full information is available at above link.
PLAB 2The PLAB test is designed to test your ability to practise safely as a senior house officer (SHO) in a first appointment in a UK hospital. It is set at the level expected at the end of Foundation Year One. Part 2 is an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). It takes the form of 14 clinical scenarios or ‘stations' as well as a rest station and one or more pilot stations. Each station lasts five minutes. You can only take Part 2 at the GMC Clinical Assessment Centre in London, UK, and it is usually held every month. The booking fee for Part 2 is £430. When you sit the PLAB 2, you are required to present several original documents. Full information is available at above link. Apply for a job and gaining Limited Registration. Once you have passed PLAB Part 2, you must obtain an offer of employment before applying for limited registration. You can then apply for Limited Registration for which you require a Certificate of Acceptance of Employment. Limited registration (initial application for 12 months) costs £290
Important NotesMany doctors comment about the long administrative times it takes for processing of exams and registration. This is especially worse around PLAB 1 test dates. So be prepared for a significant wait from the time you arrive in the UK before you actually start work. This can be expensive, especially in London and if you are not working.
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Most of the information in this table has been taken directly from the GMC website. See also the original article by Dr Sharon Jay in the Blogs section on ‘Working in the UK’ Working Life Overseas - IrelandWorking in Ireland
Where to startThe Medical Council of Ireland Website has all the key information regarding registration for working in Ireland (www.medicalcouncil.ie)
For actual work and job prospects it is best to go through a locum agency. Most locum agencies also give advice and tips on registration and are usually very helpful in other regards as well.
As New Zealand citizens and graduates, we are known fall into the international medical graduate category.
In a nut shell…As New Zealand graduates, we are currently entitled to apply for full registration in Ireland. To do this you will need to: - Complete an application form (application form) - Obtain a certified copy of your degree (colour copy) - Obtain a notarized certificate of full registration from the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) - Ask the Medical Council of New Zealand to send a copy of a certificate of good standing directly to the Irish Medical Council (This can be done by email) - Obtain a certified copy of your passport or drivers license (with the photograph) - Pay the current registration fee of 425 Euros. - Apply for a job through a locum agency (incl visa / work permit) - Start work
Actually securing a job…The best thing to do here is go through a locum agency. There are a number of differing agencies offering various packages and incentives.
One of the better agencies is locumotion
You will also need to apply for a work permit. A good locum agency will assist you with this process. More information on work permits
Finally, you will need to apply for a visa (again a good locum agency will assist with this process)
Important NotesThere is talk that the Irish Medical Council will be changing the criteria and processes for registration toward the end of the year. It would be wise to apply for registration before the end of 2008. Working Life Overseas - Scotland
The system for gaining registration to work in Scotland is the same as gaining registration to work in the UK.
Where to startThe General Medical Council has all the key information you need to know when applying to work in the UK
As New Zealand citizens, we are known as ‘International Medical Graduates’ or ‘IMGs’. Specific Information can be found for IMGs can be found here or from the brochure ‘Working as a Junior Doctor in UK’ that links from this page.
In a nut shell…As a New Zealand graduate, most of us will be eligible to apply for Limited Registration. The most common route to gain Limited Registration is the PLAB-Route: 1. Sit PLAB 1 2. Sit PLAB 2 in UK 3. Apply for a job 4. Once you have a job, apply for a Limited Registration 5. Start working
PLAB 1PLAB or Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board Test
The PLAB test is designed to test the knowledge, skills and attitudes relating to conditions commonly seen by trainees entering the second year of the Foundation Programme (first year SHOs), the management of life-threatening situations and rarer, but important, medical problems.
Part 1 of the test is a written paper consisting of extended matching questions (EMQs) and single best answer (SBA) questions. The paper contains 200 questions and may contain photographic material. The examination lasts three hours.
When: There are currently four sittings a year in the UK and two a year overseas. The sittings in the UK will take place in January, April, July and October. The sittings overseas will take place in July and January. As of July 2007, there were no opportunities to sit the PLAB 1 in New Zealand or Australia until after April 2008.
Booking fee is £145 (correct at time of writing).
Full information is available at above link.
PLAB 2The PLAB test is designed to test your ability to practise safely as a senior house officer (SHO) in a first appointment in a UK hospital. It is set at the level expected at the end of Foundation Year One.
Part 2 is an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). It takes the form of 14 clinical scenarios or ‘stations' as well as a rest station and one or more pilot stations. Each station lasts five minutes.
You can only take Part 2 at the GMC Clinical Assessment Centre in London, UK, and it is usually held every month.
The booking fee for Part 2 is £430.
When you sit the PLAB 2, you are required to present several original documents.
Full information is available at above link.
Apply for a job and gaining Limited Registration. Once you have passed PLAB Part 2, you must obtain an offer of employment before applying for limited registration.
You can then apply for Limited Registration for which you require a Certificate of Acceptance of Employment.
Limited registration (initial application for 12 months) costs £290
Important Notes
Many doctors comment about the long administrative times it takes for processing of exams and registration. This is especially worse around PLAB 1 test dates. So be prepared for a significant wait from the time you arrive in the UK before you actually start work. This can be expensive, especially in London and if you are not working.
Links PLAB
Immigration and work permits
Seeking jobs/Medical organisations
Working Life Overseas - Wales
The system for gaining registration to work in Wales is the same as gaining registration to work in the UK.
Where to startThe General Medical Council has all the key information you need to know when applying to work in the UK
As New Zealand citizens, we are known as ‘International Medical Graduates’ or ‘IMGs’. Specific Information can be found for IMGs can be found here or from the brochure ‘Working as a Junior Doctor in UK’ that links from this page.
In a nut shell…As a New Zealand graduate, most of us will be eligible to apply for Limited Registration. The most common route to gain Limited Registration is the PLAB-Route: 1. Sit PLAB 1 2. Sit PLAB 2 in UK 3. Apply for a job 4. Once you have a job, apply for a Limited Registration 5. Start working
PLAB 1PLAB or Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board Test
The PLAB test is designed to test the knowledge, skills and attitudes relating to conditions commonly seen by trainees entering the second year of the Foundation Programme (first year SHOs), the management of life-threatening situations and rarer, but important, medical problems.
Part 1 of the test is a written paper consisting of extended matching questions (EMQs) and single best answer (SBA) questions. The paper contains 200 questions and may contain photographic material. The examination lasts three hours.
When: There are currently four sittings a year in the UK and two a year overseas. The sittings in the UK will take place in January, April, July and October. The sittings overseas will take place in July and January. As of July 2007, there were no opportunities to sit the PLAB 1 in New Zealand or Australia until after April 2008.
Booking fee is £145 (correct at time of writing).
Full information is available at above link.
PLAB 2The PLAB test is designed to test your ability to practise safely as a senior house officer (SHO) in a first appointment in a UK hospital. It is set at the level expected at the end of Foundation Year One.
Part 2 is an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). It takes the form of 14 clinical scenarios or ‘stations' as well as a rest station and one or more pilot stations. Each station lasts five minutes.
You can only take Part 2 at the GMC Clinical Assessment Centre in London, UK, and it is usually held every month.
The booking fee for Part 2 is £430.
When you sit the PLAB 2, you are required to present several original documents.
Full information is available at above link.
Apply for a job and gaining Limited Registration. Once you have passed PLAB Part 2, you must obtain an offer of employment before applying for limited registration.
You can then apply for Limited Registration for which you require a Certificate of Acceptance of Employment.
Limited registration (initial application for 12 months) costs £290
Important Notes
Many doctors comment about the long administrative times it takes for processing of exams and registration. This is especially worse around PLAB 1 test dates. So be prepared for a significant wait from the time you arrive in the UK before you actually start work. This can be expensive, especially in London and if you are not working.
Links PLAB
Immigration and work permits
Seeking jobs/Medical organisations
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