The program includes:
Core knowledge modules - available online
Core skills workshops
Core placement under supervision
The core knowledge modules cover the Australian healthcare system, healthcare processes, healthcare teams, cultural awareness, patient safety, professional role, registration, and credentialing and CPD and sociocultural needs.
The core skills and placement components are delivered via a 12-week placement in Townsville Hospital and Health Services where the IMG Prep Medical Practitioner rotates through three disciplines, working as a part of the healthcare team under Level 1 AHPRA registration or above. Core skills topics include electronic medical records, cultural safety, Advanced Life Support, ethical practice, cultural consulting, clinical reasoning, IV cannulation, team-based care, acute deteriorating, and other clinically related skills.
At program commencement, IMG Prep Medical Practitioners will undertake a learning needs analysis to focus their learning needs and placement options. During the program workplace-based assessment for feedback and learning further inform the participant's learning needs resulting in an individual Professional Development Plan and Certificate of completion at finalization of the placement.
Course Duration
7 September 2026 - 27 November 2026
Fees and requirements
Financial investment in the IMG Prep Program is $8000 (+GST), exclusive of AHPRA registration fees.
The full amount must be paid prior to accepting the position and no refund is available.
If the participant has previously completed the Core Knowledge modules (at a separate cost), this cost will be deducted from their program fees.
Please note: expressions of interest, application for, or completion of this program does not guarantee of future employment within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.
It is the responsibility of the individual to organise their own accommodation during their placement, and transport to and from their rostered sites (and between sites where applicable).
Entry Requirements
Must possess a degree qualification from a recognized tertiary institution as per the AMC Standard pathway.
Internship (one year working in clinical practice following professional qualification) completed in country of study.
Full working rights in Australia, i.e. current visa with work entitlements.
Passed the AMC Part 1 examination.
Be eligible for or have provisional or limited registration with AHPRA.
Competent in English as outlined in the Medical Board of Australian Registration Standard: English Language skills.
Have practicised medicine for two or more years full-time (in Australia or Overseas).
Pre-employment screening:
Criminal History Check (may include aged care screening if applicable)
Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD): Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella and Pertussis.
Your application
CV or resume, including referees
Cover Letter
Proof of Identity x 3 - certified
Primary Medical Degree - certified
AMC 1, and if applicable AMC 2, certificate/s
IELTS or similar
Proof of residence (if in QLD or North QLD)
VISA status - certified
If your application is deemed eligible, you will receive a link to online screening quiz with a series on questions that will be used in conjunction with your application for shortlisting.