Podiatrist Shortage And Overseas Podiatrists

David,

Well, I'm an employer in Australia (sydney) and I'd love to talk to you if you're still looking for work over here. I've just posted a job on the site, but you're welcome to email me directly on liverpoolpod@hotmail.com.

Look forward to hearing from you.

Regards,

Virginia.

 

Admin,

Can you comment on the prospects for an older American trained Podiatrist who wants to work in Australia for a few years? I have watched this discussion for a while and I am curious if there is any reciprocity.

Regards

Terry

 

Hi Terry,
Are you an M.D trained Podiatrist? I am not sure as to the structure in Podiatry in the U.S, i was under the impression that all Pods were MD trained-is that the case?I would be interested to know how it works in the U.S.
However, if you require more info go to the Australian Podiatry Council Website (APODC) (just type it in to any search engine and it will come up)and they will let you know as to whether you are eligible to practice.They have a section for prospective over seas Pods.
thanks

Rodney

"The worth of a mans toil is not he gets for it, but what he becomes by it"

 

I guess it depends on your skill sets, but I would be happy to have a chat. I understand the US market is dominated by the Biomechanics and Surgical alternatives as the general treatments aren't cost effective - is this the case where you are?

Look forward to hearing from you.

Virginia.

 

NSW rates

Hi I have managed to get the NSW Podiatrist Health Administration Cororation determination valid as of 1/07/2003 (Anyone wanting the original just email me a fax number and I will fax you the copy)
Grade1 1st yr $38,179
8th yr$53,102

Grade2 $57,075
Grade3 $61,392
Grade4 $63,446

If anyone has any more up to date figures than 1/07/2003 please let me know

 

Victoria Public Sector EBA

Below are the current Victoran Public Sector Rates as of 1/10/04. There is a 3% increase due on 1/10/05 and 1/10/06

PODIATRIST GR 1 YR1 $38,329
PODIATRIST GR 1 YR2 $41,144 Minimum Starting Salary
PODIATRIST GR 1 YR3 $43,544 Country Area Starting Salary
PODIATRIST GR 1 YR4 $46,575
PODIATRIST GR 1 YR5 $48,870
PODIATRIST GR 1 YR6 $51,375
PODIATRIST GR 1 YR7 $52,809
PODIATRIST GR 2 YR1 $51,375
PODIATRIST GR 2 YR2 $54,289
PODIATRIST GR 2 YR3 $56,981
PODIATRIST GR 2 YR4 $60,724
PODIATRIST GR3 YR1 $63,138
PODIATRIST GR3 YR2 $65,362
PODIATRIST GR3 YR3 $67,106
PODIATRIST GR3 YR4 $70,817
PODIATRIST GR4---- $79,789
DEP CHF PODRST YR1 $63,138
DEP CHF PODRST YR2 $65,362
DEP CHF PODRST YR3 $67,106
CHF PODIATRIST G1 Y1 $63,138
CHF PODIATRIST G1 Y2 $65,362
CHF PODIATRIST G1 Y3 $67,106
CHF PODIATRIST G2 Y1 $70,813
CHF PODIATRIST G2 Y2 $74,022
HQ Allowance---- $3,266
PhD Allowance--- $4,354

 

Podiatry Union ?

Fellas that rate info is great thanks, Is there a Union in Australia that cover Podiatrists and will help them with these sorts of issues ?

 

There are different unions in each state. Many Pods fall under the public service unions and awards structures. In Victoria we are part of the Health Services Union-Health Professionals division (use to be HSAU no3 or AHPA)

http://www.hsuvic.asn.au/index.html

 

APA SA Inc

I have a fax of the SA rates here dated 01/10/01 so may be a little out of date:

1 = $34,727 - $44,556
2 = $47,497 - $53,206
3 = $55,023 - $58,398

I have the hard copy so if anyone would like a hard copy just email me your fax number.

 

Union

Stephen

Thanks for that info most useful.

 

References

After hearing a few horror stories I would advise that anyone considering a position that involves re-locating state or country needs to take up references on their potential new employer from other Podiatrists in the area, as mistakes can be costly and awkward once you have made the move. Information on other podiatrists near the employer you are considering can be obtained from the State Podiatry association or Podiatry Registration Board.

It is as important for employees to take up references on their potential new employer as it is for employers to take references on Podiatrists applying for work.

I am in the process of producing a check list for overseas staff moving to Australia which should be available shortly.

 

hi david cooper,
are you still looking for employment?
regards,
Matthew Keating

 

Many Many Thanks!

Just read all that info in one day.

What can I say - as a pod looking to travel to various different counties and hopefully settle in one of them, that was a huge wealth of info that I have searching for on and off for nigh on 6 months now.

I will be checking out all the resources you mentioned in the very near future (ie tomorrow) and will be keeping a close eye on things.

once again many thanks.
DW

ps. See some of you in Brighton for the annual UK SCP conference.

 

I am a UK trained podiatrist with HPC registration which means nothing here in Melbourne. There are only 4 UK Universities listed as acceptable here and I didn't do my training at any of them so I have been told that I can't even sit the exams. There is a definate shortage here but they are not prepared to consider anyone with qualifications from other Universities. Hpc have not been able to assist me in any way. This is a beautiful country but it does need to reliase that other countries have training equal and above their standards.

 

Shirley

Taken from the Australasian Podiartry Council webpage.
http://www.apodc.com.au/Education/Overseas applicants.htm

"To be eligible to undertake these procedures a candidate must have completed a three-year full-time tertiary course or its part-time equivalent. Applicants who have successfully completed one of the approved courses listed at that site are exempted from the Stage One examination. The Australasian Podiatry Council will consider other qualifications and experience on an individual basis. Candidates must also have current registration, or be eligible for registration, in the country where the qualification was granted. Some UK-registered applicants may be exempt from the examination process. In addition, applicants must also be eligible to migrate to Australia, or have permanent residence status, or be eligible to seek employment in Australia."

As previously posted if you have trained at a recognised school of chiropody (no matter where the program is now housed), you can write to the university for evidence of completing your course. When someone has trained at a training centre not previously acknowledged as giving attestation for registered with the State Registration Board, then the APodC statement applies "The Australasian Podiatry Council will consider other qualifications and experience on an individual basis." Being registered with HPC, as in the case of grandparented podiatrists, does not retrospectively change the status of their alma mater. Under these circumstances the Australians ask for evidence of clinical competence and assurance the candidate has a working knowledge of the profession (year two/three university)

The question is posed however, is HPC registration the equivalent to a podiatry registration, elsewhere. Obviously as outlined above "conditions apply", it would appear.

For colleagues who fall into the grandparented catagory they would need to canvas HPC to campaign for universal reciprosity.

Best of luck to anyone who tries.

Hey, what do I know?

The Bill is on the telly

Cameron

 

Where did you get that information from? HPC registration does count for nothing here, BUT if you graduated from a 3yr degree/diploma from any of the UK courses (not just the 4), you will probably be able to sit the exam. If you were "grandparented" into HPC registration, then forget about it.

BTW - the original poster in this thread made it: Yeeha I made it, Now in Aus

 

Shirley wrote

As of May 2006, there are 14 current and 2 closed UK podiatry courses that are approved for registration in Australia, as well as 1 SA, 1 Canadian and 7 USA courses. Graduates of these courses may need to complete a stage 2 exam, but most UK graduates do not need to. As well as these 23 courses, any one who has completed a 3 year course at a tertiary level, and is registered to practice in their home country may apply to undertake the stage 1 exam. It is all spelt out in the document the Cameron linked to.