Doctor and Surgeon

Your primary medical degree and school must be an eligible institution according to the Australian Medical Council (AMC) and the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS). Specialists must gain primary source verification (PSV) of both a primary medical degree and a specialist degree. If eligible, you can continue your assessment with AMC to gain an AMC Certificate. The accreditation process includes;

1. Application with AMC for PSV. You will need to set up an account with AMC to gain PSV.
2. The AMC uses the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) for PSV. Apply to ECFMG and set up an EPIC/ MyIntealth account to gain verification of your medical degree. The outcomes are uploaded to your AMC account.
3. Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) must also obtain a qualification assessment from the relevant specialist medical college.

Eligible Medical Degrees

Primary Source Verification

Once you have received PSV from the AMC, you will then use one of the following pathways to gain registration with the Medical Board. This is determined by your circumstances:

Competent Authority Pathway: an IMG with a qualification and practice experience recognised by the relevant medical board from a competent authority country. These include;

• UK: General Medical Council (PLAB test and graduates of GMC-accredited medical courses)
• Canada: Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)
• USA: Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates of the United States (USMLE); and National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (COMLEX-USA)
• New Zealand: Medical Council of New Zealand (NZREX)
• Ireland: Medical Council of Ireland (graduates of MCI-accredited medical courses).

Standard Pathway: an IMG with a qualification from an institution not recognised as a competent authority institution, but is recognised by both the AMC and the WDOMS. AMC manages assessments as part of the Standard Pathway.

Expedited Specialist Pathway: SIMGs who have obtained their primary qualification in medicine and surgery by a training institution recognised by AMC and WDOMS, and a specialist qualification and relevant experience from a college and country on the Board's expedited specialist list. Specialist qualifications to be considered include anaesthesia, general practice, obstetrics and gynaecology, and psychiatry.

Specialist Pathway: SIMGs with a specialist qualification not on the expedited specialist list. See also options for specialists in an area of need.

MBA Pathways

Each pathway has specific requirements you must fulfil to be eligible for general registration with the MBA. Upon completion of all required supervised practice and assessments, you will be able to apply for full registration with the MBA.

Competent Authority Pathway: As a competent authority pathway candidate, you will need to secure a suitable position to complete 12-months of supervised practice. You will need to apply for provisional registration to complete the supervised practice. If you are working in general practice, you will need to complete a pre-employment structured clinical interview (PESCI).

Standard Pathway: As a standard pathway candidate, you will need to pass the AMC CAT MCQ exam. Additionally, you will need to complete one of the following assessments;

1. AMC Clinical Examination - Once passed, you will need to apply for provisional registration.
2. WBA (workplace-based assessment) - You must have passed the AMC CAT MCQ examination to be eligible for WBA. Once you have passed the AMC CAT MCQ, you must apply for limited registration to practice in an approved WBA clinical position. You are required to complete 12-months of supervised practice in addition to successful completion of the assessments. If you are working in general practice, you will need to complete a pre-employment structured clinical interview (PESCI).

Expedited Specialist Pathway: As an expedited specialist pathway candidate, you must apply to the MBA for specialist registration. You must arrange your supervision and the position you wish to fill. The MBA requires a supervision plan to be submitted for approval. You will be required to complete 6-months of supervised practice, including orientations, supervised practice reports and any additional requirements from the MBA to complete your assessment.

Specialist Pathway: As a specialist pathway candidate, you must apply to the MBA for limited registration. You must arrange your supervision and practice position. The MBA must approve your arrangements for supervision and practice. You must complete between 3 and 24 months of supervised practice, including upskilling or assessments required by the specialist college. Specialists in an area of need must complete the relevant applications and qualifications assessment for the specialist's college associated with the area of need.

Note: All registration types require proof of English language proficiency. See below for details.

Medical Registrations

AMC Assessments (Standard Pathway)