• Australian healthcare is greatly enriched by its overseas-trained doctors (OTDs). • There is no national approach to support the integration of OTDs into the workforce. • The problem areas are well defined - the need for better information access; better orientation to our healthcare systems and the workplace; improving communication with patients and healthcare workers; standardised assessment of knowledge and skills; and education and training support - so, let's get on with it.

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