Welcome to VMPF

The Victorian Medical Postgraduate Foundation (VMPF) is a quality health education provider.

  • International Medical Graduates (IMGs) can benefit from our bridging courses in preparation for their Australian Medical Council (AMC) examinations.
  • Other VMPF educational activities assist Australian health professionals in keeping abreast of new health information.

Latest News...

October MCQ Bridging Course

MCQ Bridging Courses in Sydney

Advanced Communication Workshops for IMGs

ECE Prep Workshop for Overseas Trained Psychiatrists

Bridging Program for Overseas Trained Physiotherapists 

 

 

AMC Bridging Courses

2010 BRIDGING COURSES

MCQ Bridging Course

  • Our November 2010 MCQ course has been moved forward to start on 11 October 2010. This course will now finish in time for the November AMC MCQ Exam. Click here for an application form.
    Click here for more information

Clinical Bridging Course (Fast-Track)

  • January 2011 - application form will be released in October
    Click here for more information

Clinical Bridging Course (FEE-HELP)

  • Dates for 2011 yet to be confirmed
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Register Your Interest

  • To register your interest in future bridging courses, please click here.   

MCQ Bridging Courses in Sydney 

VMPF is planning to conduct MCQ bridging courses in Sydney in the near future. The courses are being developed along the same successful format that is used in Melbourne. The MCQ exam pass rate for IMGs who have attended a VMPF course is substantially higher than the general AMC pass rate. To register your expression of interest in the Sydney courses, please email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Advanced Communication Workshops for IMGs

VMPF is pleased to introduce the Advanced Communication Workshop Series. These Saturday morning workshops concentrate on issues where many IMGs need extra training. They are suitable for doctors currently working or applying for work. The first workshop will be on "Working with Children" and will be conducted in conjunction with Judith Miralles & Associates and Dr Johannes Wenzel. More information is available here. Apply here.

Country Education Program

What is the Country Education Program?

The Country Education Program is an accredited series of talks running throughout Country Victoria and NSW by specialist speakers in various fields of medical practice and research.

The sessions are open to all medical practitioners and allied health professionals.

Click here to learn more.

The Country Education Program for the month of Septmeber

  • Mr Roy Carey speaking in Sale on Back Pain.
  • Prof Alllan McLean speaking in Horsham on Medication Management of the Elderly
  • Ms Judi Pickett speaking in Albury on Doctors Health

See our current list of meetings here.

More VMPF News...

Are you an Overseas Trained Psychiatrist?
Exemption Candidate Examination (ECE) Prep Workshop

For overseas trained psychiatrists who are working in Australia and preparing for their RANZCP Fellowship Examinations. For more information please read the Information for Candidates. The next Workshop series will be held in October 2010. If you would like to register, please complete an application form. For further information please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Are you an Overseas Trained Physiotherapist?

A bridging program for overseas trained physiotherapists preparing for their Australian Physiotherapy Council Assessments will commence in February 2011. To find out more about the course and to be placed on the waiting list please complete the Expression of Interest form. Closing date is 29 October 2010.