Medical Fellowships

International Medical Graduates

Self-Funded Simulation Fellowships

If you are interested in a self-funded simulation fellowship, you are invited to submit an expression of interest (EOI). Your EOI must contain the following;

1. Current CV including two referees

2. Proposed duration/dates of fellowship (NB: minimum is 3 months FTE total)

3. Any deliverables required from your current organisation

4. Acknowledgement that the SCSSC fellowship is self-funded

5. If an overseas applicant, interest in clinical work

6. Any specific areas of interest you would like to cover during the fellowship

Please address your application to the respective stream director and submit via email to NSLHD-SCSSC@health.nsw.gov.au with the subject line “Fellowship EOI”.

All applications for self-funded simulation fellowships will be reviewed by the respective stream director and executive management team. For candidates whose applications meet eligibility criteria, a follow up conversation will be organised to discuss the application further (either in person or online).

Information for Overseas Applicants

Like most countries, Australia has a strict admission process for international medical graduates (graduates from countries other than Australia or New Zealand). This includes;

English Language competency
Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) to practise medicine in Australia (required even for a medical education role)
Sufficient funding to support living expenses whilst in Australia
Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa. There is a large amount of information on this site. Note that the Northern Sydney Local Health District will act as your sponsor on behalf of the Sydney Clinical Skills and Simulation Centre

This process is time consuming and at times challenging. Please take time to read through the following information to see if you are likely to be eligible.

Check with the Medical Board of Australia to review the eligibility criteria and determine the most appropriate pathway
Decide whether you are seeking a supervised clinical placement in addition to a simulation fellowship. Please be aware that this may not always be possible
Ensure you have sufficient funding for the placement. The Australian Government provides guidance regarding this. Currently the amount is $53,900 per annum in either sponsorship funds or savings. This is the amount regarded by the government as minimal for one year's living expenses in Australia