The IMG Clinical Readiness Program (ICRP) is a program designed to provide program participants with an orientation to the NSW Health system and experience in a clinical setting under supervision in a NSW public hospital. Participants will be part of a medical team and will participate in ward rounds, have opportunity to practice history taking and clinical examination, and perform simple procedures under supervision.
Applications are now open and will close at 11:55pm on the 20th of November 2024.
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For more information about the program, see the Frequently asked questions.
Once selected into the program participants will be referred to as Medical Support Officers (MSO).
An MSO is not a registered medical practitioner in Australia and therefore cannot be called a doctor.
The MSO will work under the supervision of a senior medical officer and assist in clinical tasks, including but not limited to:
Please see the Role description for more information.
To be eligible you must:
The 2025 locations include:
Western NSW – Parkes Hospital, Bathurst Base Hospital and Forbes Hospital
No accommodation on site but the team at the LHD may be able to help in sourcing accommodation. Some financial assistance maybe available but participants should be prepared to source and fund their accommodation.
Illawarra Shoalhaven – Wollongong Hospital, Shoalhaven District Hospital, Bulli District Hospital & Shellharbour Hospital, Wollongong Hospital and Bulli District Hospital are considered a metropolitan location, no assistance for accommodation is available.
There is no accommodation on site at Shoalhaven District Hospital & Shellharbour but the team at the LHD may be able to help in sourcing accommodation. Some financial assistance maybe available but participants should be prepared to source and fund their accommodation.
Visit ICRP - How to apply for more information on how to apply for this role.