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National medical registration update - some progress, but not enough

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In an article last month on the new national medical registration roll-out we reported that the Medical Board of Australia was struggling with demand, and have put on extra staff to deal with the issues reported by doctors, agencies and employers around Australia.

We are pleased to report that there has been some progress - phones are being answered, there are new, relevant forms available on the website, and they seem to be processing applications. Following a comprehensive letter from a group of key medical recruitment agencies (under the auspices of AMRANZ), the Board has replied to our concerns and will be meeting with representatives from medical recruitment agencies this month.

However, as the Board will not agree to provide timeframes for processing of applications, unfortunately only time will tell how long it will take to process a new application for medical registration. Another issue which is not yet resolved is the one remaining rogue state - Western Australia - which still stands apart from the national registration scheme until some time in October 2010.

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