Where can I work in general practice?
There are several factors that affect where Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) moving to Australia can work. These criteria have been implemented by the Australian Government to improve access to primary healthcare services to communities where there is a genuine need.
Substantially Comparable doctors must work within Modified Monash (MM) Model 1-7 Distribution Priority Area (DPA) locations.
Partially Comparable doctors must work within MM2-7 DPA locations.
Doctors that were a citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand when they first enrolled in medical school may work within MM1-7 locations.
For information on location requirements refer to the following Department of Health webpages, or email: ApprovedPlacement@racgp.org.au
To understand the criteria for accessing an RACGP Fellowship Program Provider Number, you can refer to the
General Practice Fellowship Program Placement Guidelines - Fourth edition. You can also refer to our webpage on
Medicare provider numbers.