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International Medical Graduates

A guide to medical indemnity insurance for International Medical Graduates (IMGs)

If you’re an IMG doctor who has trained overseas and just started working in, or is intending working as a doctor in Australia, we can help you.

We appreciate everyone’s situation is different, but we understand it can be confusing learning about a new health system and what is required to work in another country. To help you, we have prepared a guide to medical indemnity insurance for international doctors working in Australia.

If you plan to work in private practice or in Australian public hospitals, there are several things you need to know about medical indemnity. Read our guide to find out more about getting started, the categories of insurance, federal government schemes that support doctors’ insurance arrangements in Australia, and what medical indemnity insurance in Australia covers you for, with useful case studies of when your insurance might be needed. 
 

Landed your first job as a doctor in Australia? Be ready to work on arrival

It is not uncommon for doctors on arrival in Australia, not to be able to practise, due to delays with employment arrangements, Medical Board registration, obtaining provider numbers, insurance or other administrative hurdles. This can create an unnecessary emotional and financial strain.

MIGA can often provide you with an insurance quote prior to you travelling to Australia. This will minimise any unnecessary delays in arranging your medical indemnity insurance once you arrive, and get you ready to work as a doctor in Australia sooner.
 

Insurance policies are issued by Medical Insurance Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 255906).  MIGA has not taken into account your personal objectives or situation.  Before you make any decisions about our policies, please review the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (which can be found here) and consider your own needs.
Information on this site does not constitute legal or professional advice. If you have questions, or need advice please contact us for assistance.