Doctor Registration & Exams
Registering to Practice Medicine in Australia
Relocating to Australia as a medical professional involves a complex process of registration and examinations.
MediMove Partners is here to guide you through each step, ensuring you meet all necessary requirements to practice medicine in Australia.
Medical Registrations
Australian Medical Council (AMC)
The AMC are Australia's governing body responsible for registering medical practitioners. The first step in the medical registration process involves having the AMC assess the qualifications and competencies of overseas-trained doctors.
From there, your medical qualifications will need to verified through the Electronic Portfolio of International Credentials (EPIC) service via the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates.
Depending on your qualifications and position/specialty that you are applying for, you may be required to complete exams by the AMC.
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
The AHPRA is the national body for the registration and accreditation of health practitioners. All medical professionals must be registered with AHPRA to practice in Australia. This process involves:
Submitting Documentation: Providing evidence of qualifications, professional experience, and English language proficiency.
Registration: Your qualifications and experience guide registration eligibility for pathway options; competent authority pathway for general registration, standard pathway for general registration (but don't qualify for competent/specialist pathways and may require additional exams and/or training), and specialist pathway for health practitioners with specialist training.
Ongoing Requirements: Maintaining your registration through continuous professional development and adherence to Australian healthcare standards.
Licensing and Credentials
In addition to AHPRA and AMC registration, you may need to obtain specific licenses or credentials depending on your medical speciality and the state or territory you wish to work in. This can involve:
- Specialist Colleges: Applying for recognition with the relevant specialist medical college in Australia, such as the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) or the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP).
- Workplace-Based Assessment: Some medical professionals may be required to complete a period of supervised practice or a workplace-based assessment to demonstrate their competence in the Australian healthcare environment.
Health Examinations
To ensure you are fit to practice in Australia, you must undergo a series of health examinations. These will typically include a general health check, tuberculosis screening, and updated vaccinations. MediMove Partners can assist with providing you with the relevant information required for health examinations.
How MediMove Partners Helps
At MediMove Partners, we provide comprehensive support to streamline your medical registration and examination process. Our services include:
- Documentation Assistance: Helping you gather and prepare all necessary documents each step of the way.
- Specialist Recognition: Assisting with applications to specialist medical colleges and facilitating any necessary workplace-based assessments.
- Health Examinations: Coordinating your health examinations and ensuring all requirements are met.
- Ongoing Support: Offering continuous assistance throughout the registration process, from initial application to final approval.
Embarking on a medical career in Australia is an exciting and rewarding journey. Let MediMove Partners be your trusted guide, helping you navigate the registration and examination process with confidence and ease. Contact one of our registration specialists today and start your journey towards living and working in Australia.
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