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The Medical Board of Australia supports safe practice by publishing regulatory standards, codes, guidelines, updates and other resources for doctors, employers, students and the public.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are warned this site may contain images, names and voices of deceased persons.
Cosmetics industry on notice
Protections for patients seeking non-surgical cosmetic procedures have been strengthened by the release of new guidelines for nurses, dentists and other health practitioners.
REGISTRATION
Your practitioner portal is here
Whether you want to apply for registration or check the status of your application, renew your registration or update your contact details, your Ahpra practitioner portal makes it easier, faster and more secure.
BOARD NEWS
2023/24 annual report out now
Read about the work of the Medical Board of Australia and find data about Australia’s medical practitioners.
REGISTRATION STANDARDS
Changes to CPD are here
From 2023 there are new requirements for continuing professional development to support quality lifelong learning for doctors.
English language skills standard now in effect
More flexible English language skills pathways are now in effect for applicants.
PRACTITIONER SUPPORT
Supporting doctors to practise safely
The framework includes changes to CPD and supporting safe practice of late-career doctors.
EDUCATION
Medical students - prepare for your role as a doctor
Free educational resources on regulation and professionalism.
REGISTRATION
Want to work in Australia?
What you need to know to prepare for registration and what international medical graduates can expect when they are registered.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Eliminating racism from healthcare
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy
CODES AND GUIDELINES
Guidance for medical practitioners
The Medical Board of Australia has codes and guidelines to guide the profession.
CODES AND GUIDELINES
Guidance for advertising
Helping medical practitioners understand their obligations when advertising health services, including the laws that apply.
REGISTRATION
What is required to register and remain registered?
Find out the obligations medical practitioners must meet to achieve and maintain registration.
NOTIFICATIONS
Learn more about mandatory notifications
Registered medical practitioners are required to make a mandatory notification in certain circumstances.
PRACTITIONER SUPPORT
Independent health services for doctors and students
The Medical Board funds independent health services for doctors and students. See the details for your area.
Cosmetics industry on notice
Protections for patients seeking non-surgical cosmetic procedures have been strengthened by the release of new guidelines for nurses, dentists and other health practitioners.
BOARD NEWS
2023/24 annual report out now
Read about the work of the Medical Board of Australia and find data about Australia’s medical practitioners.
REGISTRATION STANDARDS
Changes to CPD are here
From 2023 there are new requirements for continuing professional development to support quality lifelong learning for doctors.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Safer cosmetic surgery
We're committed to making cosmetic surgery safer. For all the latest developments plus information for cosmetic surgery patients, visit our dedicated hub. Please call our Cosmetic Surgery Hotline, 1300 361 041 if you have had a bad experience with cosmetic surgery.
BOARD NEWS
Apply now to join the Board
There is a vacancy for a practitioner member from the Australian Capital Territory on the Board.
PRACTITIONER SUPPORT
Supporting doctors to practise safely
The framework includes changes to CPD and supporting safe practice of late-career doctors.
REGISTRATION
Want to work in Australia?
What you need to know to prepare for registration and what international medical graduates can expect when they are registered.
CODES AND GUIDELINES
Guidance for medical practitioners
The Medical Board of Australia has codes and guidelines to guide the profession.
CODES AND GUIDELINES
Guidance for advertising
Helping medical practitioners understand their obligations when advertising health services, including the laws that apply.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Eliminating racism from healthcare
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy
REGISTRATION
What is required to register and remain registered?
Find out the obligations medical practitioners must meet to achieve and maintain registration.
NOTIFICATIONS
Learn more about mandatory notifications
Registered medical practitioners are required to make a mandatory notification in certain circumstances.
PRACTITIONER SUPPORT
Independent health services for doctors and students
The Medical Board funds independent health services for doctors and students. See the details for your area.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Look up your doctor
Look up your medical practitioner to check their registration status, qualifications and suitability to care for you.
Cosmetics industry on notice
Protections for patients seeking non-surgical cosmetic procedures have been strengthened by the release of new guidelines for nurses, dentists and other health practitioners.
BOARD NEWS
2023/24 annual report out now
Read about the work of the Medical Board of Australia and find data about Australia’s medical practitioners.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Safer cosmetic surgery
We're committed to making cosmetic surgery safer. For all the latest developments plus information for cosmetic surgery patients, visit our dedicated hub. Please call our Cosmetic Surgery Hotline, 1300 361 041 if you have had a bad experience with cosmetic surgery.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Resources supporting the public
Ahpra and the National Boards have published information for the public to help make safer healthcare choices.
DATA AND STATISTICS
2023 Medical Training Survey results - now available
Read about the quality of medical training in Australia in 2023.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Look up your doctor
Look up your medical practitioner to check their registration status, qualifications and suitability to care for you.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Eliminating racism from healthcare
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy
CODES AND GUIDELINES
Guidance for advertising
Helping medical practitioners understand their obligations when advertising health services, including the laws that apply.
Cosmetics industry on notice
Protections for patients seeking non-surgical cosmetic procedures have been strengthened by the release of new guidelines for nurses, dentists and other health practitioners.
EDUCATION
Educational resources for medical students
Check out our resources on Regulation and Professionalism for medical students in Australia.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Safer cosmetic surgery
We're committed to making cosmetic surgery safer. For all the latest developments plus information for cosmetic surgery patients, visit our dedicated hub. Please call our Cosmetic Surgery Hotline, 1300 361 041 if you have had a bad experience with cosmetic surgery.
DATA AND STATISTICS
2023 Medical Training Survey results - now available
Read about the quality of medical training in Australia in 2023.
EDUCATION
Medical students - prepare for your role as a doctor
Free educational resources on regulation and professionalism.
PRACTITIONER SUPPORT
Supporting doctors to practise safely
The framework includes changes to CPD and supporting safe practice of late-career doctors.
CODES AND GUIDELINES
Guidance for medical practitioners
The Medical Board of Australia has codes and guidelines to guide the profession.
CODES AND GUIDELINES
Guidance for advertising
Helping medical practitioners understand their obligations when advertising health services, including the laws that apply.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Eliminating racism from healthcare
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy
REGISTRATION
What is required to register and remain registered?
Find out the obligations medical practitioners must meet to achieve and maintain registration.
NOTIFICATIONS
Learn more about mandatory notifications
Registered medical practitioners are required to make a mandatory notification in certain circumstances.
PRACTITIONER SUPPORT
Independent health services for doctors and students
The Medical Board funds independent health services for doctors and students. See the details for your area.
Cosmetics industry on notice
Protections for patients seeking non-surgical cosmetic procedures have been strengthened by the release of new guidelines for nurses, dentists and other health practitioners.
PRACTITIONER SUPPORT
Information for international applicants
Access information about registration requirements and applying for registration in Australia.
DATA AND STATISTICS
2023 Medical Training Survey results - now available
Read about the quality of medical training in Australia in 2023.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Safer cosmetic surgery
We're committed to making cosmetic surgery safer. For all the latest developments plus information for cosmetic surgery patients, visit our dedicated hub. Please call our Cosmetic Surgery Hotline, 1300 361 041 if you have had a bad experience with cosmetic surgery.
REGISTRATION
Want to work in Australia?
What you need to know to prepare for registration and what international medical graduates can expect when they are registered.
REGISTRATION
What is required to register and remain registered?
Find out the obligations medical practitioners must meet to achieve and maintain registration.