Work as a GP in Australia – Without the Wait
Struggling with endless exams (EPIC, AMC) and year-long delays? Meanwhile, Australia faces a critical doctor shortage—especially in rural areas.
Struggling with endless exams (EPIC, AMC) and year-long delays? Meanwhile, Australia faces a critical doctor shortage—especially in rural areas.
The Doctor Shortage Crisis in Australia
Australia needs a lot more doctors, and the path to get registered is very tricky
The good news? Blugibbon’s experts know exactly how to help you through this process—step by step!
Let’s talk
numbers—because the stats don’t lie:
- By 2030, Australia will need 80,000 additional healthcare workers
- Queensland alone predicts a shortage of 37,000 healthcare staff over the next decade
- As of June 2023, a shocking 44% of healthcare job vacancies remained unfilled
- Rural areas are struggling the most, unable to attract and retain
GPs and specialists
Great News
The Expedited Specialist Pathway Is Here!
Introducing the Expedited Specialist Pathway—a faster, smoother way for Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) to get registered and start working in Australia sooner.
This is a huge opportunity, and Blugibbon’s UK-based consultants are ready to help you take full advantage of it!
Who Qualifies for the Expedited Pathway?
This new pathway isn’t for everyone—it’s only available to certain overseas-trained specialists with qualifications deemed "substantially comparable" to Australian standards.
So far, the Medical Board of Australia is prioritizing doctors from countries with highly aligned training programs:
- General Practitioners (GPs): United Kingdom, Ireland and New Zealand
- Not sure if you qualify?
Blugibbon’s Australian-trained consultants in the UK can
assess your case, guide you through the process, and help you plan your next steps!
Immediate Medicare Billing Access – A HUGE Advantage!
One of the biggest frustrations for overseas-trained specialists in Australia is not being able to bill Medicare right away.
- Current Specialist Pathway: No Medicare billing until full registration is granted
- Expedited Pathway: Instant Medicare billing upon approval .
This means doctors can start seeing patients and earning sooner, making Australia an even more attractive destination for top-tier medical professionals.
- Blugibbon will ensure you have the right paperwork and employer connections to start your new role as soon as possible!
Where can I work?
New Zealand SIMGs:
- All major metropolitan areas (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, etc.)
- All regional/rural areas
🇬🇧 UK & 🇮🇪 Ireland SIMGs
- MM1 areas (with exemptions)
- MM1 DPA locations
- All regional/rural areas
Is the Expedited Pathway right for me?
Still unsure? Blugibbon’s UK-based team will assess your situation and help you make the right decision!
01
You have MRCGP (2007) onwards, MICGP with CSCT (2009) onwards, FRNZCGP 2012 onwards qualifications.
02
You want a
faster, more affordable route to specialist registration
03
Your specialty is already included in the expedited pathway
Final Thoughts
This is a Game Changer for SIMGs from UK, NZ and Ireland.
The Expedited Specialist Pathway is a huge step forward!
But one thing is clear—Australia needs more doctors, and the system must change.
For now, IMGs should stay informed, prepare their documents, and get ready—because when this pathway opens, those who are prepared will be first in line! 🚀
🐒 BluGibbon benefits: Access to experienced Supervisors, exclusive clients, access to medicare billing gurus and financial experts!
Work in Australia
Want to Work in Australia as a Specialist IMG? Contact Blugibbon Today!
Blugibbon is the only company with Australian-trained consultants based in the UK, giving overseas doctors expert guidance—before you even leave your home country!
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Call our UK office now to:
✅ Get
expert one-on-one advice from Australian healthcare professionals
✅ Find out
if you qualify for the
Expedited Pathway
✅ Receive
full support with paperwork, visas, and job placement
