Melbourne Uni getting CODA accrediation???

[sweetlad121]

Has any heard that Uni Melb changing model to fit with US system for both Medicine (MD) and Dentistry (DDS). Their still getting ADA/CODA accreditation, but they will start entry in 2011, something to look out for do you think?

http://www.dent.unimelb.edu.au/melbourne_model/index.html

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[Theillestill]

i doubt Melbourne will get CODA anytime soon.

 

[Dr.Millisevert]

When will US/Canadian schools get Australian accreditation?

 

[poumpy]

When will US/Canadian schools get Australian accreditation?

They do have it now:

1. You have to apply and get one in New Zealand by

The Council has defined the following as the list of prescribed qualifications for registration as a dentist in the general scope of practice:

- A Commission on Dental Accreditation (CDA) accredited undergraduate dental degree from a CDA accredited dental school in the USA or Canada and a pass in the New Zealand Conditions of Practice Examination;

- A five year undergraduate dental degree; a pass in the USA licensing examinations and a pass in the New Zealand Conditions of Practice Examination

2. Under the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement (TTMRA) individuals registered or licensed to practise an occupation in New Zealand are entitled to practise the equivalent occupation in any Australian State and Territory and visa versa. The Mutual Recognition Act and the TTMRA apply irrespective of where training was undertaken.

 

[Dr.Millisevert]

They do have it now:

1. You have to apply and get one in New Zealand by
2. Under the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement (TTMRA) individuals registered or licensed to practise an occupation in New Zealand are entitled to practise the equivalent occupation in any Australian State and Territory and visa versa. The Mutual Recognition Act and the TTMRA apply irrespective of where training was undertaken.

Ahh.. the old NZ loophole into Australia. haha..

No, That doesnt mean North American dental graduates have "accreditation" in Australia.. that just means that New Zealand's dental board is slacker with who they give registration too. (Because they are desperate for dentists). ... all of their own dental graduates (from their only dental school) pack up and leave for Australia so they can make more money.

Australia actually requires the multi stage and expensive ADC exams and/or completing a 2 year Australian dental degree upgrade program. ... but want to work in NZ.. just pass a "conditions of practice exam" and your "sweet as bro". 🙂 👎

I heard they are trying to close that pathway. ... We'll see. Its difficult because NZ relies on Aus for so much trade and and support because their economy isn't close to as big as Australia's.

I did notice that Otago (NZ's only dental school) does offer a 3 year adv standing program for overseas trained dentists who have obtained NZ citizenship. -> http://dentistry.otago.ac.nz/study/bds_advst.html That must be for dental graduates outside of Ireland, UK, US, or Canada. hmmm..

I think there is something similar in the US as well actually.. foreign grads could say go to Minnesota and simply pass a state bench exam and get a Minn State license.. then after a few years get reciprocity with other US states.