Legal issues for Medical Practitioners
With an increasing number of clients within the medical profession, Phang Legal continues to build on expertise in assisting doctors with various legal issues faced by them throughout their career - specifically, in relation to the business of a medical practice with advice and recommendations on:
- Appropriate business structures
- Developing policies and procedures
- Formalising strategic plans and business plans
- Discussing appropriate succession plans
- Reviewing contracts and other agreements/arrangements
- Various compliance and regulatory requirements
For more information, please contact our experienced legal practitioners to discuss your personal and professional requirements. Our plain language advice ensures clarity and understanding in all legal aspects of your practice.
Notary Public for EICS Application for Verification of Credentials.
If you are a doctor, medical practitioner or medical graduate considering practising medicine in countries other than Australia, perhaps the United States of America, you are likely to encounter a string of acronyms such as USMLE, NBME, FSMB or ECFMG.
- United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)
- National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME)
- Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)
- Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
- International Credentials Services (EICS)
At some stage, documents lodged with each of these assessing bodies will require certification and verification by a prescribed person - one of which is a notary public. See EICS.
International Medical Graduates and Foreign Doctors
In Australia, the Australian Medical Council (AMC) administers the process in which the qualifications for all international medical graduates are assessed. Applicants must lodge Form EICS V2 and supporting documents with the AMC. Form EICS V2 and supporting documents must be verified by a prescribed person. Please note that a Justice of the Peace registered outside Australia is not accepted by the AMC for witnessing documentation. Primary source verification of medical qualifications (EICS verifications) for board purposes.
By providing notary public services, we can assist with all aspects of certification and verification, including Form EICS V2 and other documents required by the Australian Medical Council or by EICS. We offer a uniquely personal and professional service so that our clients can enjoy peace of mind and value for money. Our notary public fees are some of the lowest in Sydney.
Australian doctors and other health professionals
In the same way that we assist international medical graduates and foreign doctors, we also assist Australian medical graduates, medical practitioners, doctors, pharmacists, dentists, nurses and other health professionals looking to qualify and practice overseas.
By providing notary public services, we can certify and/or verify qualifications, awards and transcripts so that they will be accepted by various regulatory bodies in foreign countries. We allow you to take advantage of the overseas opportunities without the hassle and frustration of over complicated red-tape and formalities. We offer a uniquely personal and professional service so that our clients can enjoy peace of mind and value for money. Our notary public fees are some of the lowest in Sydney.
What is a Notary Public?
A notary public, also known as a public notary, is a senior lawyer who can administer oaths and statutory declarations, witness and authenticate documents and perform certain other acts in relation to documents in Australia but intended to be used overseas.
At Phang Legal, we assist clients from all over the world sending documents to all parts of the world. Our details form part of the official register maintained by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to ensure that documents notarised by us can be promptly authenticated without hassle. Various foreign consulates and embassies recognise us as providing notary public services and we appear on their lists of recommended notary publics. Make an appointment today to see our notary public to notarise your documents.
What does a Notary Public do?
- A notary public attests documents and certifies the execution of the documents.
- A notary public prepares and certifies certain legal documents.
- A notary public administers oaths, witnesses affidavits, statutory declarations and other documents.
- A notary public certifies copies of the documents.
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Links that may interest you:
- EICS
- EICS - Information for physicians
- EICS - FAQ
- NSW Medical Board
- International Graduates
- Australian Medical Council
