Self-check to determine which pathway to take

Use this self-check to determine the AMC pathway for which you may be eligible. This is a guide only. An AMC assessment will be undertaken when your application is submitted.

Competent Authority Pathway

  1. I have completed my primary medical qualification in a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
  2. I have been issued a final primary medical qualification by my training institution listed in FAIMER IMED.
  3. I wish to practise medicine in Australia.
  4. I comply with the Competent Authority requirements.

If you can say yes to all of the above you may be eligible to apply for the Competent Authority Pathway.

Standard Pathway

  1. I have completed my primary medical qualification in a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
  2. I have been issued a final/provisional primary medical qualification by my training institution listed in FAIMER IMED.
  3. I wish to practise medicine in Australia.

If you can say yes to all of the above you may be eligible to apply for the Standard Pathway.

Specialist Pathway

  1. I have completed my primary medical qualification in a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
  2. I have been issued a final primary medical qualification by my training institution listed in FAIMER IMED.
  3. I have been issued a specialist medical qualification.
  4. I wish to practise medicine in Australia.

If you can say yes to all of the above you may be eligible to apply for the Specialist Pathway.

Area of Need Specialist Pathway

  1. I have completed my primary medical qualification in a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
  2. I have been issued a final primary medical qualification by my training institution listed in FAIMER IMED.
  3. I have been issued a specialist medical qualification.
  4. I wish to practise medicine in Australia.
  5. I have an offer for an Area of Need position in Australia.

If you can say yes to all of the above you may be eligible to apply for the Area of Need Specialist Pathway.

Specialist-in-Training application

  1. I have been issued a specialist medical qualification
  2. I have been issued a final primary qualification by my training institution listed in FAIMER IMED
  3. I intend to undertake further training in Australia for a short term only (no more than 2 years)
  4. I have secured a training position approved by the Medical Board of Australia and the relevant specialist medical college
  5. I require EICS verification for Medical Board of Australia registration purposes

If you can say yes to all of the above you may be eligible to apply for Specialist-in-training.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 December 2011 10:21
 
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