House Standing Committee on Health and Ageing
Inquiry into Registration Processes and Support for Overseas Trained Doctors
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Recognising the vital role of colleges in setting and maintaining high standards for the
registration of overseas trained doctors (OTDs), the Committee will:
1) Explore current administrative processes and accountability measures to
determine if there are ways OTDs could better understand colleges' assessment
processes, appeal mechanisms could be clarified, and the community better
understand and accept registration decisions;
2) Report on the support programs available through the Commonwealth and State
and Territory governments, professional organisations and colleges to assist
OTDs to meet registration requirements, and provide suggestions for the
enhancement and integration of these programs; and
3) Suggest ways to remove impediments and promote pathways for OTDs to achieve
full Australian qualification, particularly in regional areas, without lowering the
necessary standards required by colleges and regulatory bodies.
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