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Employ an overseas trained doctor

Employing an OTD

This section will help you to better understand your responsibilities as an employer towards your overseas trained doctors (OTDs), medical registration issues and the administrative preparation you need to undertake to ensure that your position is suitable for an OTD.

Preparation to employ an OTD should also take into consideration orientation requirements and approaches to providing appropriate levels of ongoing professional support.

Last updated 11/12/2007