- Settling into a new country, culture and language
- Adjusting to life in a rural or remote location
- Understanding a different healthcare system, patient demographics and common presentations
- Family also having to adjust to life in Australia and finding work, school, and friends
Support and wellbeing
Training to become a GP can be difficult for anyone regardless of where they have come from.
There are extra challenges when you’re an IMG that can include:
GPRA’s Registrar Advisers are GP registrars or new Fellows who are able to provide you with support and advice on a wide range of topics. Dr Joshi is our current IMG Registrar Advisor. They can be contacted here.
DRS4DRS can provide nation-wide, free, confidential crisis and non-urgent mental health support, and have many resources that may assist you. They can be reached on 1300 374 377 (24-hour helpline).
Information on other support services in each state and territory is available here.
It is also important to know that you are not alone. There are many other IMGs who have been where you are. Read about:
Useful links
- Australian Medical Council
- Medical Board of Australia
- DoctorConnect (Department of Health and Aged Care)
- Department of Home Affairs – Working in Australia
- Rural Workforce Agencies
