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Why Choose IMGTC?
INTENSIVE PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL EDUCATION FOR IMG DOCTORS
IMG Re-Adaptation to Medical Practice in Australia CPD Courses
IMGTC offers Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) approved CPD Courses
These CPD courses are designed to help IMG doctors gain valuable Australian clinical experience, enhance their clinical skills, and successfully transition or re-enter medical practice in Australia.
IMGTC offers the following training/CPD courses for junior doctors and medical students.
1. Clinical Observership and Re-adaptation Training Course to Medical Practice in Australia
ACRRM CPD-Approved Course – 29 Hours of Educational Activity
This four-week program combines a clinical observership in partnering hospitals, Urgent Care Centres, and General Practices with an intensive Re-adaptation Training Course. IMGs gain practical exposure to the Australian healthcare system while participating in lectures and workshops delivered by Specialists, Advanced Trainees/Senior Registrars, and Allied Health professionals. The program aims to strengthen clinical knowledge, communication skills, and understanding of Australian medical practice, supporting a confident and successful transition into the Australian medical workforce.
The program is designed to enhance IMGs’ familiarity with Australian clinical standards, healthcare systems, professional expectations, communication practices, and workplace culture, helping them build the knowledge, confidence, and readiness required to practise effectively within the Australian healthcare environment.
Mode of Delivery
- 4 weeks' observership at partnering Hospitals, Urgent Care Centres and General Medical Practices.
- Intensive re-adaptation training lectures and workshops are delivered online.
- Participants in this course will also complete the 2-day skills workshop as part of the re-adaptation training package,
Fees: $4500 per participant (4-week Observership and Re-adaptation course).
Topics covered will include:
- The Australian Health System
- Understanding medico-legal issues in Australia
- Australian Work Culture and Ethics
- Workshop on multidisciplinary Healthcare approach
- In-depth teaching/workshops on the JMO Duties in different Departments
- Communication concepts in healthcare delivery
- Australian Approach to Clinical Practice in different Units of Healthcare Delivery (including General Practice)
- Clinical handovers and formal consults
- Clinical Audits and Research for Junior Doctors
- Workshop on resume preparation & response to selection criteria
- Acquiring skills for medical interview
- Career Workshop
Employment Support
All IMG doctors who register and complete the IMG Re-Adaptation to Medical Practice in Australia are provided employment support for free.
This includes:
· Assistance with job applications
· Resume preparation and review
· Interview preparation and practice sessions
· Assistance with the AHPRA registration process/documentation
Minimum requirements
- Completed at least AMC 1 - However, preference will be given to candidates who have completed AMC 2.
- Have a valid work visa - A valid Visa must allow a candidate to work for a minimum of 20 hours per week.
- Completed Basic Life Support Course
- Have met English requirements as per AHPRA guidelines at the time of application (Both pathways).
2.Two-day Intensive Skill Acquisition Workshop at Melbourne Clinical Simulation Centre, Royal Melbourne Hospital.
ACRRM CPD approved course for 12 hours Performance Review (Skills).
This is an extensive preparation course for essential skill acquisition which we offer to all Junior doctors and IMG doctors.
Sessions include:
Day 1
- Venepuncture/IV Canulation
- US guided IV canulation
- Arterial line Insertion
- Lumbar Puncture
- Urethra catheterisation (male/Female)
- Fundamentals of ECG interpretation
Day 2
- Airway management/Intubation/Ventilation
- Application of splints and cast
- The technique of Surgical Hand Scrubbing/Gowning
- Basic suturing skills
- Blood gas interpretation
- Hospital Emergency Code Systems
Fees: $600 per participants (for two days).
Morning tea and lunch is provided on both days.
3. Two-Day Intensive Radiology Workshop on Introductory Ultrasonography, CT and MRI Imaging
ACRRM CPD-Approved Course – 15.75 hours (total): 7 hours Performance review and 8.75 hours Educational activity
This two-day intensive workshop provides participants with a practical introduction to the fundamental principles and clinical applications of Ultrasonography, Computed Tomography (CT), and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Through focused lectures, case-based discussions, and practical sessions, participants will develop essential skills in recognising common imaging findings, selecting appropriate imaging modalities, and applying basic radiological principles to everyday clinical practice.
This course provides intensive teaching and knowledge acquisition on medical imaging and appropriate application of medical imaging in patient assessment and diagnosis of medical conditions.
Program Schedule
Day 1
Workshop 1 - Introduction to Ultrasound Scan and Clinical Application of USS imaging
Workshop 2 - Clinical Case Studies Series 1 - Ultrasound imaging
Workshop 3 - Introduction to X-ray Imaging and Clinical application of X-ray imaging.
Workshop 4 - Clinical Case Studies Series 2 - X-ray Imaging
Day 2
Workshop 5 - Introduction to CT Imaging and Clinical application of CT imaging.
Workshop 6 - Clinical Case Studies Series 3 - CT imaging Workshop 7 - Introduction to MRI Imaging and Clinical application of MRI imaging.
Workshop 8 - Clinical Case Studies Series 4 - MRI Imaging
Venue: Melbourne Clinical Simulation Centre, Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Fees: $600 per participant (for two days). Morning tea and lunch are provided on both days.
4. Two-Day Intensive Workshop on General and Systems Physical Examination
ACRRM CPD-Approved Course – 15.75 hours (total): 9 hours Performance review and 8.75 hours Educational activity.
This two-day intensive workshop provides participants with a practical and systematic approach to general and systems-based physical examination. Through focusedteaching, demonstrations, and hands-on clinical practice, participants will develop essential skills in performing structured examinations, recognising important clinical signs, and accurately documenting and presenting examination findings in everyday clinical practice.
This workshop provides participants with learning and skill acquisition in the art and science of comprehensive General and Systems Physical Examination and assessment of patients.
Assessment information
All participants will be assessed on performing and completing General and Systems Physical Examination and assessment of patients.
Program Schedule
Day 1
Workshop 1: The general principles of physical examination
Practical Session 1: General Physical Examination (Hands-on)
Workshop 2: The Cardiac Examination and Correlation of physical signs with cardiovascular diseases.
Practical Session 2: The Cardiac Examination (Hands-on) Workshop 3: The Respiratory Examination and Correlation of physical signs with respiratory diseases
Practical Session 3: The Respiratory Examination (Hands-on)
Day 2
Workshop 4: The Gastrointestinal Examination and Correlation of physical signs with gastrointestinal diseases Practical Session 4: The Gastrointestinal Examination (Hands-on)
Workshop 5: The Neurological Examination I: General signs, the cranial nerves, speech and higher centres
Practical Session 5: The Neurological Examination I (Hands-on)
Workshop 6: The Neurological Examination II: The peripheral nervous system and Correlation of physical signs and neurological syndromes and diseases
Practical Session 6: The Neurological Examination II (Hands-on)
Venue: Melbourne Clinical Simulation Centre, Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Fees: $600 per participant (for two days). Morning tea and lunch are provided on both days.
FREE FOR EMPLOYERS
Introducing - IMG SCOUT
This is a free referral program for employers seeking suitable IMG candidates.
We will assist you in recruiting suitable candidates (AT NO COST) based on your employment needs/job descriptions.
Please contact the program director for further discussions
or Submit your free employment request here and the Program Director will contact you.
For registration and general enquiries:
For registration and general enquiries, contact:
Jeremiah Adelana (Program Manager)
03 8724 0125 / 0426 705 101
imgtc.australia@gmail.com
For Course Enquiries, contact:
Dr Emmanuel Jesulola (Dip SciTech., MBBS, MSc Research, PhD) (Director of Program)