Research and Projects - The National Scoping Study on Overseas Trained Doctors / International medical Graduates

The National Scoping Study on Overseas Trained Doctors, 2003 has been conducted under the aegis of the Confederation of Postgraduate Medical Education Councils and supervised by a National Reference group. It has the following aims:

• Review current education, training and orientation programs that are available in each state to permanently resident overseas -trained doctors.

• Undertake a comprehensive review of existing resources relating to education, training, employment opportunities and ongoing support mechanisms within the workforce (where applicable) that are available in each state.

• Undertake a comprehensive literature review

• Prepare a report describing the findings of the review.

The Scoping Study has completed a comprehensive literature review, a national survey of stakeholders, and an analysis of relevant symposia. The final report has been released.

CLICK HERE to view a copy of the report.

Copies of the report can be obtained from:

Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria
Phone: 61 3941 1217
Email: pmcv@pmcv.com.au

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