Application for special consideration

Who should apply for Special Consideration?

1. Medical graduates who can demonstrate “Exceptional Circumstance” to undertake their Intern (PGY1) position at a particular hospital can apply for special consideration (see criteria below).

Criteria that may be considered for preferential allocation:

1. Major health problems requiring frequent and ongoing highly specialised treatment only available in certain locations;
2. Responsibility for dependants who are unable to relocate with the applicant;
3. Preschool children (under 5) and children in Years 11 and 12 at High School in the year of taking up position whose parents are unable to relocate.

Examples which are not sufficient for preferential allocation:

1. Lack of access to a motor vehicle or inability to drive;
2. Other transport issues;
3. Relationships without dependants;
4. Religious grounds;
5. Responsibility for primary children or children in High School, other than Years 11 and 12.

Those not eligible to apply for Special Consideration:

1. Late applicants.

What is the process for Special Consideration?

The process to follow is:

1. the student requesting “Exceptional Circumstance” consideration to arrange to meet with the Dean of their Medical School,
2. the Dean consider the request and
3. if endorsed by the Dean a letter to confirm this request for special consideration (addressed to the SA IMET) is to be attached to the student's Intern application.
4. The application for special consideration will then be considered by the SA IMET against the listed eligibility criteria mentioned above.
5. The SA IMET will notify you by email as to whether you have been granted/not granted special consideration.

An Application for Special Consideration must be received before the closing date of Application for Medical Intern Appointment for each year.

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