IMG secures an offer of employment
IMG applies to the Australian Medical Council for primary source verification (PSV) of their primary qualification (more information is available on the AMC website)
IMG undertakes a self assessment against the eligibility criteria for the competent authority pathway
The Board may require a Pre-Employment Structured Clinical Interview (PESCI) for a nonspecialist position.
The Board will base its decision on the nature of the position and level of risk.
If required, a PESCI can be undertaken prior to applying for provisional registration or, if AHPRA is undertaking the PESCI, at the time of application for provisional registration.
Applicants should contact their local AHPRA office for information regarding PESCIs in their state/territory via AHPRA’s web enquiry form
The Board/AHPRA confirms eligibility via the competent authority pathway and eligibility for provisional registration. This assessment is undertaken against all applicable registration standards and the requirements of the proposed position
If approved, provisional registration is granted to allow for a 12 month period (minimum of 47 weeks full time service) of supervised practice to be completed satisfactorily
IMG successfully completes 12 months (minimum of 47 weeks full time service) of supervised practice
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