What a doctor trained abroad needs to register in Australia
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Competent Authority pathway
For doctors assessed by the GMC (PLAB or a UK degree), the Irish Medical Council, the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC), the USMLE (Steps 1 to 3) or the Medical Council of New Zealand (NZREX) with the prescribed experience there. Provisional registration, then 12 months of supervised practice to general registration.
- 1Primary medical qualification recognised by the AMC and listed in the World Directory, verified through the AMC and ECFMG's EPIC
- 2Confirm your medical school is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (search.wdoms.org)
- 3Assessed by a competent authority with the prescribed experience there: PLAB or a UK degree plus Foundation Year 1, the Irish Medical Council plus an Irish internship, the LMCC plus 12 months in Canada, USMLE Steps 1 to 3 plus two years' residency, or NZREX plus the New Zealand internship
- 4English (tests from 23 April 2026): IELTS 7 overall with 7 in listening, reading and speaking and 6.5 in writing, OET 350 to 360 per part, PTE 63 or TOEFL 91; two sittings within 12 months may be combined; One Skill Retake accepted~8 weeks · ~AUD 480 · you pay · Source ↗
- 5Certificate of good standing from every regulator~4 weeks · Source ↗
- 6Overseas Employment Certificate from the Department of Migrant Workers, through a DMW-licensed recruitment agency or an employer the DMW allows to hire directly (Filipino workers)who pays varies · Source ↗
Standard pathway (AMC exams)
AMC CAT MCQ examination before applying, then the AMC clinical examination or a workplace-based assessment. Limited or provisional registration, then general registration after 12 months of supervised practice.
- 1Primary medical qualification recognised by the AMC and listed in the World Directory, verified through the AMC and ECFMG's EPIC
- 2Confirm your medical school is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (search.wdoms.org)
- 3Completed medical internship (or comparable); otherwise an accredited internship position in Australia is needed
- 4English (tests from 23 April 2026): IELTS 7 overall with 7 in listening, reading and speaking and 6.5 in writing, OET 350 to 360 per part, PTE 63 or TOEFL 91; two sittings within 12 months may be combined; One Skill Retake accepted~8 weeks · ~AUD 480 · you pay · Source ↗
- 5Pass the AMC CAT MCQ examination (AUD 2,920), required before applying for registration~16 weeks · ~AUD 2,920 · you pay · Source ↗
- 6Pass the AMC clinical examination (AUD 3,000 in person, 3,400 online) or complete a workplace-based assessment (AUD 1,070) after registration~24 weeks · ~AUD 3,000 · you pay · Source ↗
- 7Overseas Employment Certificate from the Department of Migrant Workers, through a DMW-licensed recruitment agency or an employer the DMW allows to hire directly (Filipino workers)who pays varies · Source ↗
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