John Bethell

Dr John Bethell graduated from Aberdeen Medical School in 1990 and worked as a doctor in both the UK and Australia, launching Wavelength with co-founder Claire Ponsford in 1999. As a pioneer and market leader of medical recruitment in Australia Dr Bethell has seen the industry grow and mature. After two decades of helping doctors find work and healthcare employers find doctors, he sees the medical workforce world from a unique perspective.

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So doctor, what possessed you to move overseas?

Doctors are used to being on the road, but even the most hardened traveller will find that moving overseas is a big deal.

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Are doctors afraid to say "I don't know"?

Doctors spend their lives eliciting crucial answers for patients but are they scared of providing a common response: "I don't know". Read more on the Wave Blog.

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Medicine needs women doctors - yes, even those that want to have a family

Medicine needs women doctors, even those that want to have a family, says Dr John Bethell, director and international medical recruitment specialist

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Do you see your medical recruiter as a valued partner?

Is your medical recruitment specialist a valued partner or a necessary evil? asks Dr John Bethall, Wavelength director and medical recruitment expert

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'Closing the gap' on numbers of indigenous doctors in Australia

Wavelength's Dr John Bethell says despite a wealth of funding, Australia has a long way to go in closing the gap on the number of indigenous doctors.

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Want to attract overseas doctors to your town? First Build a Church!

Want to attract overseas doctors to your town? Dr John Bethell explores some factors you might now consider, for instance, first build a church! Read more.

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Codes of Conduct and the Ethical Recruitment of Doctors

Dr John Bethell explores whether a voluntary code of conduct promotes ethical recruitment of international doctors? Read more.

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Doctors and Recruitment best practice often don’t mix

Like oil and water, doctors and recruitment best practice often don't mix, Dr Bethell explores some of the things that don't mix well. Read more today.

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Why you should consider working in New Zealand

Salaries for specialist doctors and general practitioners in NZ compete poorly on the international market. Find out the real reason why you should work in NZ

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Should Australian doctors have a National Award?

Dr John Bethell investigates whether Australian doctors should have a national award to stop interstate salary wars. Read more today.

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