Please note that the Medical Board of Western Australia's office will be closed on Wednesday, 2 January 2009

Overview
The principal aim of the Medical Board ("the Board") is to ensure that the people of Western Australia receive the highest possible standard of medical care through the fair and effective administration of the Medical Act. This aim is achieved by ensuring that appropriate standards of entry onto the Medical Register are maintained, and that instances of misconduct, incompetence, or impairment are dealt with in a timely and appropriate manner.

Board Updates
Please see Medical Board Updates for information on:

• The introduction of the Medical Practitioners Act 2008 (commencing approximately October 2008); and
• The introduction of new interview requirements for international medical graduates who wish to apply for conditional registration commencing 1 December 2008.

Institutions/organisations wishing to employ overseas trained doctors may access application forms and institutions wishing to verify a medical practitioner's registration status with the Board for accreditation purposes can obtain these particulars from the Register of Medical Practitioners.

Information for members of the public
Should a member of the public wish to lodge a complaint on a medical practitioner, information on the complaints process and applicable form can be obtained from the Complaints Procedure Information.

Should you require any further information, please feel free to contact staff via the Medical Board Contacts.