A free guide to working in Australia for international medical graduates

Supporting overseas-trained doctors to practise at their best

Moving to a new country to practise medicine is an exciting but complex journey. If you’re an international medical graduate (IMG) who has recently moved, or is considering a move to Australia, this free downloadable guide is designed to help you navigate every step—from visas and registration to Medicare, medical indemnity insurance and adapting to cultural and professional expectations.

What's inside:

This comprehensive guide covers essential information to help you prepare for and succeed in your medical career in Australia:

  • Eligibility requirements and visa pathways
  • How to register and meet insurance obligations
  • Medicare compliance and billing essentials
  • Cultural and professional expectations
  • Insights from real IMG experiences
  • Common medico-legal risks and how to manage them
  • Where to find support and connect with other doctors

Who this guide is for:

Whether you're just beginning to explore the idea of working in Australia or you've already started the process, this guide offers practical checklists, expert insights and trusted resources to support your transition and help you practise with confidence.

Why Avant?

Avant is a member-owned organisation that protects and supports doctors throughout their careers and lives. Our medical indemnity insurance protects over half of Australia’s doctors, and we also offer support through products and services tailored for doctors, from health and life insurance to practice solutions, lending and legal advice.

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IMPORTANT: Professional indemnity insurance and the Practice Medical Indemnity Policy available from Avant Mutual Group Limited ABN 58 123 154 898 (Avant Mutual) are issued by Avant Insurance Limited, ABN 82 003 707 471, AFSL 238 765 (Avant). Avant Cyber Insurance cover is available to eligible Avant Practice Medical Indemnity Policy holders up to the cessation of their policy and is provided under a Group Policy between Liberty Mutual Insurance Company ABN 61 086 083 605 (Liberty) and Avant. Private health insurance products are issued by The Doctors’ Health Fund Pty Limited, ABN 68 001 417 527, a member of the Avant Mutual Group. Avant arranges Avant Business Insurance as agent of the insurer Allianz Australia Insurance Limited ABN 15 000 122 850, AFSL 234 708 (Allianz) and may receive a commission on each policy arranged. Avant Travel Cover is available under a Group Policy between QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited, ABN 78 003 191 035, AFSL 239 545 (QBE) and Avant Mutual. Avant Travel Cover is underwritten by QBE and Avant may receive a benefit for arranging cover. Avant Finance is a registered business name of Avant Doctors’ Finance Pty Ltd (ACN 637 769 361) and licensed to Avant Doctors’ Finance Brokers Pty Ltd (ABN 75 640 406 784). Avant Doctors’ Finance Brokers Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Avant Doctors’ Finance Pty Ltd. Loan products may be provided by Avant Doctors’ Finance Pty Ltd or arranged by Avant Doctors’ Finance Brokers Pty Ltd. Credit services or assistance to which the National Credit Code applies are provided by Avant Doctors’ Finance Brokers Pty Ltd as authorised Credit Representative (Credit Representative Number 523242) for LMG Broker Services Pty Ltd ACN 632 405 504 Australian Credit Licence 517192. Legal services are provided by Avant Law Pty Ltd ABN 63 136 429 153 (Avant Law). Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. Legal practitioners employed by Avant Law are members of the scheme.



The information provided on this website is general advice only and has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. You should consider these, having regard to the appropriateness of the advice before deciding to purchase or continue to hold these products. For full details including the terms, conditions, and exclusions that apply, please read and consider the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or policy wording and Target Market Determination (TMD) which are available on this website or by contacting us on 1800 128 268. Information on this site does not constitute legal or professional advice, and is current as at the date of initial publication.