FAQ for competent authority pathway

Codes, Guidelines and Policies

UK/Ireland - Categories B and F

What are the changes to categories B and F of the Competent Authority pathway that came into effect in December 2019?

The Board will now accept certain medical courses that are accredited by a competent authority, but which are conducted outside the competent authority country. The eligible courses are on the Board’s list on the Competent Authority pathway page.

I have completed an accredited medical course that was not in a competent authority country – am I eligible?

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To be eligible your course must be on the Board’s list of eligible offshore courses.

I have completed an accredited medical course which was conducted partly in the UK and partly in another country – am I eligible?

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The Board’s list includes some courses that are completed in two countries (a competent authority country and another country). To be eligible your course must be on the Board’s list.

I completed one of the eligible courses on the Board’s list and an accredited Foundation year 1 - both were outside the UK – am I eligible?

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No – the experience component (Foundation year 1 or other prescribed internship/experience) must be completed in one of the five competent authority countries (UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, NZ).