AHPRA Doctors
A guide to registering with AHPRA for Doctors
Step 1: Familiarise Yourself with Medical Board of Australia
Take some time to explore the Medical Board of Australia’s pages on AHPRA’s website into gain a better understanding of their requirements, processes, and resources available to international medical graduates (IMG’s). This will help you make informed decisions throughout the registration journey.
Medical Board of Australia – International medical graduates (IMGs)
Step 2: Ensure You Are Suitably Qualified
IMG’s must have their primary qualification in medicine or surgery awarded by an institution recognised by both the Australian Medical Council and the World Directory of Medical Schools. These can be checked here:
Check eligible medical schools, medical degree and graduation years (amc.org.au)
Step 3: Identify Your Pathway
There are three pathways available to IMGs who are seeking registration to practise medicine in Australia. IMG’s must provide evidence of eligibility to undertake one of the following:
- Competent Authority pathway (UK, Canada, US and Ireland)
- Standard pathway, or
- Specialist pathway
The assessment process assesses the knowledge and clinical skills of IMGs seeking to qualify for medical registration in Australia.
There is a self-assessment flowchart available on the AHPRA website. Medical-Board—Flowchart—Self-assessment-check-to-determine-which-pathway-to-apply-for—for-IMGs-wishing-to-practise (1).PDF
Step 4: Reach Out to HSSI
The different pathways are nuanced and require careful navigation. HSSI are ready to support you with every step of the process. This includes securing job offers in advance, which is a requirement of some pathways, assessing eligibility and identifying the appropriate pathway for you.