The assessment process assesses the knowledge and clinical skills of IMGs seeking to qualify for medical registration in Australia. The pathways include:
The Competent Authority pathway is for overseas-trained non-specialists, but is also available to specialists, including general practitioners. This pathway leads to general registration.
IMGs who have passed recognised examinations or have completed training through a Board approved competent authority, can apply for assessment under this pathway.
IMGs applying for the Competent Authority pathway should apply directly to the Medical Board of Australia (the Board) for provisional registration.
The Standard pathway is for IMGs seeking general registration with the Board. This pathway applies to IMGs who are not eligible for the Competent Authority pathway or the Specialist pathway.
IMGs who have a primary qualification in medicine and surgery awarded by a training institution recognised by both the Australian Medical Council and the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) can apply for assessment under this pathway.
IMGs must pass the AMC CAT MCQ Examination before they can apply to the Board for registration.
The Specialist pathway is for the following IMGs:
IMGs applying for the Specialist pathway should apply directly to the relevant specialist medical college for assessment.
We encourage IMGs to explore these resources for detailed and up to date information on registration and practice requirements in Australia. If you have any questions or need assistance, CurePath Recruiting is here to support you throughout your journey
AHPRA: Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency – Home (ahpra.gov.au)
If you have a specialist GP qualification from overseas you could consider application through the specialist pathway. Specialist pathway is assessed by the GP colleges (The Royal Australian college of General Practitioners – RACGP and Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine – ACRRM). Oversea training/qualification are assessed in their merit and comparability to the standard of an Australian-trained specialist GP.
The specialist pathway provides overseas trained doctors a pathway for registration with the medical Board as well as a providing a pathway to GP fellowship.
More details can be reviewed on GP college websites:
RACGP – The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
The pre-employment structured clinical interview (PESCI) is a fitness-for-task assessment and interview conducted by a panel of assessors, intended specifically for non-specialist International Medical Graduates (IMGs) applying for registration in Australia via the Standard Pathway through the Medical Board of Australia (MBA).
Designed to test and measure your skills, knowledge, and relevant experience to gauge your ability to practise safely and effectively in Australia, your PESCI is tailored to you and the position for which you are seeking registration
Read more about PESCI on GP colleges websites:
RACGP – The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
