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5 "non-local doctors" permitted to continue working

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    5 "non-local doctors" permitted to continue working

    Might not be news, but posting this as I was not aware that 10 doctors (including these 5) have been given permission for limited registration in HK.

    The Medical Council of Hong Kong approved the five renewal applications of non-locally trained doctors for practice with limited registration at public hospitals, according to the Hospital Authority.

    The five have been serving in the anesthesia, emergency medicine, family medicine and internal medicine departments.

    A spokesman said there are currently 10 non-locally trained doctors working in public hospitals under limited registration in specialties including cardiothoracic surgery.
    Non-local doctors to provide overworked hospitals relief - The Standard
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    It's been going on for years.


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    Quote Originally Posted by chobochobo:
    It's been going on for years.
    Figured that out after reading a bit. Not sure why they have not implemented a proper process to allow more doctors in. 10 seems like quite a low number given the shortages and overworking claims by the local doctors.

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    Because you do need a measure of control. Doctors are recruited to 'pressure' areas. There has always been overseas (qualified) doctors working in HK, particularly in the teaching hospitals, under limited registration. The newer policy is to allow the same under the Hospital authority.

    And those who are dedicated enough to want to work in HK long term can take the exam and internship. It's a hassle but it's do-able. Plenty of licentiates have qualified this way - if you can't be arsed then don't blame the system. Practically no country will let you walk in without some sort of re-certification process.