Area of Need process
The Area of Need (AoN) process applies to Australia only and is used to address medical workforce shortages in designated areas. The AoN process does not lead to fellowship of ANZCA or specialist registration by the Medical Board of Australia.
Applicants for AoN positions are usually international medical graduate specialists. ANZCA’s role is to conduct an assessment of a particular individual for a particular position. ANZCA’s support of an international medical graduate specialist to work in an AoN position is site specific and non-transferable. ANZCA follows the processes described on the Australian Medical Council website.
All applicants are advised to read Regulation 23 and the frequently asked questions.
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