racgp.org.au·3 min read·medium
AHPRA to pilot deferred fees for medical students
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AHPRA is launching a pilot program to allow medical graduates to defer registration fees, aiming to reduce financial strain during the transition from study to the workforce. The initiative is supported by the RACGP as a flexible approach to professional registration costs.
Why it matters
This pilot addresses the financial barriers faced by new medical professionals and may serve as a model for other health professions in Australia.
It says the trial is also a chance to test a more 'flexible approach' to how payment options could be expanded to other professions.
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