Useful Links
General Practice
Learn more about the field of General Practice with these helpful links.
- General Practice Careers
- What does a career in general practice entail? Find out.
- Fellowship in General Practice
- General practice is a recognised medical specialty in Australia. Learn more about the pathway to Fellowship.
- Medicare
- Australia’s universal health care system plays a big role in general practice. Learn how.
- RACGP
- Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. View
- ACRRM
- Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine. View
International Medical Graduates
Discover your pathway to Australia. These useful links will help you towards starting a rewarding medical career in Australia.
Medical Organisations
- Australian Medical Council (AMC)
- The AMC is Australia’s verification authority for medical qualifications.
- Australian Medical Association (AMA)
- The AMA is a leading membership based organisation focused on health advocacy within Australia.
- Medical Board of Australia
- Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- AHPRA, along with the Medical Board, is the issuing authority for medical registrations and the regulation body for medical practitioners.
Gaining Medical Registration
- AMC Examinations (Standard Pathway)
- The Standard Pathway is suitable for most international medical graduates wishing to gain general medical registration in Australia. The AMC portion of the Standard Pathway includes two exams; a multiple choice written examination (AMC MCQ) and a clinical examination. Learn More.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- Medical practitioners entering Australia to work are required to pass the IELTS exam. You must achieve a B grade in all areas of assessment including reading, writing, speaking and listening. Learn more about the exam.
- Pre-Employment Structured Clinical Interview (PESCI)
- The PESCI interview can be conducted by any of the 3 recognised PESCI providers; RACGP ot ACRRM. The interview is designed to test the applicants knowledge, skills and experience to practice safely and effectively in Australia. Learn More.
- Competent Authority Pathway
- The competent authority pathway is suitable for IMGs who have passed recognised examinations or have completed training through a Board approved competent authority such as the General Medical Council (UK). Discover other approved authorities.
Pathways to Fellowship
- Practice Experience Program (PEP)
- The PEP is self-directed vocational education for medical practitioners working towards their Fellowship with the RACGP. Learn more.
- Australian General Practice Training Program (AGPT)
- The AGPT is vocational training for medical practitioners working towards their Fellowship in General Practice. There are 9 training organisations including RACGP and ACRRM. View the participating regional training organisations (RTOs).
General
- Doctor Connect
- For a useful guide on restrictions for IMGs visit doctorconnect.gov.au.
- Health Directory
- For a comprehensive list of medical facilities in Australia visit Healthdirectory.com.au.
Immigration
Make the move to Australia. There are a number of pathways to gain working VISAs or Permanent Residency.
- Australian Immigration – Department of Home Affairs
- Several VISAs are available for doctors. These include temporary and permanent VISAs and a New Zealand Citizens VISA. Explore your VISA Options on the Department’s website.
- International Criminal History Check (ICHC)
- Both AHPRA and the Department of Home Affairs require a criminal history to process your applications. Learn more about the check.