Membership and insurance from Avant is FREE for your first two postgraduate years. All the forms and documents you need to apply can be found at the bottom of this page, or you can contact Member Services on 1800 128 268 and apply over the phone.
Optional covers are also available to members for a small fee. The policy wording providing details of these covers is available below.
Before deciding to purchase this insurance product you should ensure you read the policy wording below which includes the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Financial Services Guide (FSG).
Interns
Wondering why you need your own insurance when you are employed within the hospital system? The most important thing about being a member of Avant is that you have access to independent advice and representation in the event of things going wrong. Sure, your hospital indemnifies you against negligence claims, but there are many other matters that you may not be covered for.
For example, if you get called before the Medical Board, experience an employment dispute with your hospital, face the threat of losing your driving licence, get involved in a coronial or criminal inquiry, or the hospital has a conflict of interest in representing you, who do you turn to? This is where being a member of Avant can prove invaluable. Plus as a member you get access to a number of benefits, including:
- A complimentary copy of Emergency Medicine (Fulde, G)
- Avant's 24/7 medico-legal advisory service to help you in emergencies
- Regular publications
- Access to our online Member Only section filled with education and risk management tools and resources, including case studies and specialty-specific publications.
Your cover also protects you for Good Samaritan acts worldwide, and extends to cover your participation in overseas training programs.
Postgraduate Year 2 (RMO1/HMO2)
As you enter your second post-graduate year, you might be ready to take the plunge and start doing some additional private locums on the side. With free membership and insurance from Avant, you have access to independent advice and representation, plus your policy will cover you for unlimited private practice. Want to spend some time overseas? Your cover will extend to placements in overseas training programs plus you are covered for Good Samaritan acts worldwide.
If you need any assistance please call Member Services on 1800 128 268 or email memberservices@avant.org.au.