Supports for those affected by RANZCP OSCE cancellation
Our hearts are heavy today for all those affected by the RANZCP OSCE platform failure over the past weekend.
After so much hard work and sacrifice, those who should have earned their post-exam freedom, are instead facing even more anxiety and uncertainty.
If you were affected, this is a reminder that you don't have to go through it alone. Below is a list of support services available to you.
Support services for doctors and medical students in AUS/NZ:
Hand-n-Hand Peer Support (pre-clinical) - handnhand.org.au/receivesupport
TEN The Essential Network - blackdoginstitute.org.au/the-essential-network
Drs4Drs - drs4drs.com.au
AMA Peer Support Program - amavic.com.au/assistance-for-doctors/Support-Programs/peer-support-service
Doctors Health Services by state/region (pre-clinical to clinical):
VIC/TAS - Victorian Doctors Health Program - 03 9280 8712
QLD - QLD Doctors Health Program - 07 3833 4352
NSW/ACT - Doctors Health Advisory Service - 02 9437 6552
SA/NT - Doctors Health SA - 08 8366 0250
WA - Doctors Health Advisory Service WA - 08 9321 3098
NZ - Doctors Health Advisory Service - 0800 471 2654
Crisis support:
Lifeline – 13 11 14
Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636
Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467