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"Just spent 6 months in Sydney, Australia - loved it and can't wait to return there as soon as possible!"
Dr Harris, UK
"My wife and I have just completed a 12 month assignment in New Zealand. We arrived from Miami, FL and have enjoyed every minute of it - we have asked IMR to extend our current assignment for a further 12 months and start looking for another assignment after that!"
Dr Schwartz, USA
Why Australia or New Zealand?
Many doctors choose to work in Australia and New Zealand because:
- They offer the chance to experience a different environment, climate and culture.
- Both are English speaking countries.
- They offer great opportunities for postgraduate training and medical career advancement.
- The cost of living is much lower than in the UK, USA, Canada or Ireland and so the average doctor's disposable income is often more than it would be in other countries.
- Due to their demographics and geography both have temporary positions for doctors of most specialties available.
- The healthcare system is extremely well funded and utilises the most advanced technologies available internationally.
- The basic working week is usually 38-40 hours only and any additional time is usually paid at overtime rates making wokring even more lucrative.
- Both have excellent standards of clinical practice.
- Their health systems are similar to the UK, USA, Ireland, South Africa or Canada.
- Both are countries of outstanding natural beauty, cleanliness and also have an unrivalled climate.
- They have very high salaries and offer an exceptional quality of life.
