The HTGR program is open to International Medical Graduates (IMGs) employed or about to commence employment within the Australian Health System (Hospital-based and General Practice) in all Australian states/territories.

The program integrates all required non-hospital/practice specific orientation content to assist with the initial 3 month orientation reporting requirement to Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) / Medical Board of Australia (MBA).

The program covers the following sessions:

Legislation and Professional Practice
- Legislative Frameworks, including the Coroner’s Act
- Litigation and Indemnity
- Patient rights and responsibilities, Patient complaints Patient
- Consent and Adolescent Autonomy
- Child Safety
- Access to health/medical records and Confidentiality

First Nations Australians Cultural Awareness
- History of Aboriginal culture, colonisation, and government policy
- Understanding/concept of health
- Aboriginal Health Issues
- Working with Aboriginal patients

Communication & Cultural Safety in the workplace
- Cultural awareness; safety; respect and competence
- Doctor – patient relationship
- Communication Strategies

Orientation to the Australian Healthcare System
- Structure & Funding
- Medicare Australia
- Prescribing - Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Provider & Prescriber Numbers
- Interface between private and public health services

Schedule

All times are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT).

Part 1 - 30th September 2026
Registration	7:45 - 8:00	PMCV
First Nations Cultural Awareness	8:00 - 10:00	Ms Emma Leehane
Break	10:00 - 10:30
Legislation and Professional Practice	10:30 - 12:30	A/Prof Jo-Anne Mazzeo

Part 2 - 2nd October 2026
Orientation to the Australian Healthcare System	14:45 - 16:30	Dr Sean Fabri
Break	16:30 - 17:00
Communication and Cultural Safety	17:00 - 19:00	Dr Sean Fabri

Cancellations & rescheduling:

PMCV courses are subject to minimum and maximum group numbers. Courses may be cancelled or postponed if minimum numbers are not achieved by the scheduled date. Courses may close prior to the start date if the maximum numbers are achieved. In both situations, applicants will be re-scheduled to the next available course.

1 week's notice, or 5 business days, will be given in case of course rescheduling or cancellation.

For further information on the Hitting the Ground Running (HTGR) Program, please email PMCVeducation@pmcv.com.au.

Contact the host of Hitting the Ground Running Course - Virtual - 30 September & 2 October 2026