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Employ an overseas trained doctor

Real experiences

Over the years, overseas trained doctors (OTDs) have made a significant and valuable contribution to Australian healthcare. In this section, some employers share their insights into working with, and supporting, overseas trained doctors. These stories provide a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards experienced by employers recruiting overseas trained doctors.

The stories related by OTDs in Real experiences in the OTD section of DoctorConnect may also offer valuable perspectives.

Last updated 21/05/2008