Recent medical graduates

Join a supportive network to reinforce your sense of confidence

If you’re a recent graduate or in your final year of study, MIPS is committed to supporting you through your career. Our graduate membership is fee waived as part of our support of young professionals. At the end of the fee waived term, we will contact you to opt in for payment.

Belong to the MIPS community to share experiences and make connections that support your wellbeing.

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Why choose MIPS?

As a member-owned not-for-profit organisation, every decision is made with our members in mind. We’re here to protect you and your professional reputation with comprehensive insurance cover. As a MIPS Member you’ll also have access to resources, advice, and support 24 hours a day from medico-legal experts.

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Comprehensive Indemnity Cover

Providing you protection for up to $20 million in claims*

*The maximum amount we will pay in the aggregate per annual membership period.

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24/7 Medico-Legal Advice

Ability to speak with an experienced professional any time of the day

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Education

Access to accredited professional development (CPD) and on-demand learning.

PROTECTING YOUR PURPOSE in 3 easy steps

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2. Review your quote
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3. Apply to MIPS
MIPS membership ceases at 30 June each year. Check with your existing provider for cancellation fees. You can pay your membership fee by monthly instalments at no additional cost.

Types of cover available to recent graduates

Recent graduate basis

Your MIPS cover will be under the recent graduate basis if you have graduated within the last four years and not commenced an accredited specialist or dental specialist training program.

Registrar basis

Your MIPS cover will be under the registrar basis if you are undertaking a specialist training program approved by an Australian Medical Council (AMC) accredited college.

Whether you’re a registrar or recent graduate, you may be able to extend your membership to cover practice not indemnified by your employer with a fee waived membership. 

To view terms, conditions and exclusions for registrars and recent graduates, view the Member Handbook.

Has your situation changed since graduation? Update your membership now to ensure you’re covered.

MIPS Members enjoy a 9% discount with Australian Unity for private health insurance*.

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  Health insurance

You will be directed to Australian Unity's website

Australian Unity Health Limited (Australian Unity) ABN 13 078 722 568 is a registered health insurer. MIPS receives no financial benefit or commission from any health insurance products sold to members.

*9% discount includes all other retail discounts and is only available when paying by direct debit. The discount is not available through brokers or comparators, and excludes Overseas Visitor Cover. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or discounts

Insurance cover is subject to the terms, conditions, and exclusions of the policy. The information provided is general advice only and does not consider your personal circumstances or needs. You should review the Member Handbook Combined PDS and FSG and/or contact MIPS on 1800 061 113, before making a decision. Information is current as at the date published.