The Expedited Specialist Pathway

• Membership of the Irish College of General Practitioners (MICGP), together with a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Specialist Training (CSCST) awarded after 2009

• Fellowship of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (FRNZCGP) awarded after 2012

• Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP), together with a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) awarded after 2007

Useful Links:

• The Expedited Specialist Pathway Blog

• AHPRA - Accepted Qualification List

• AHPRA - Expedited Specialist Pathway

Speak with our team about securing a job offer that meets the pathway requirements as well as personal and professional needs.

Contact us to arrange a video call or Search GP Jobs and explore DXC Medical Vacancy Map to view the latest eligible jobs nationwide.

EPIC validates your identity as well as medical credentials, ensuring their authenticity for physicians and organisations globally. Utilising ECFMG’s renowned primary-source verification process, EPIC confirms details such as medical education, training, and registration/licensure. Its web-based platform provides secure, convenient, and efficient services, reflecting the high standards set by ECFMG Certification.

Purpose: Verify your identity and Medical Credentials. You must nominate the Australian Medical Council (AMC) to receive an EPIC Report for each credential

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Cost: EPIC Account Establishment & ID Verification USD $130.00 | Credential Verification USD $100.00 each

Useful Links:

• Confirm your identity with EPIC

• Required Credentials

• Create new/Login to existing EPIC Account

• Fees and charges

The AMC sets national standards for medical education and assessment to protect the health of the Australian community. It oversees medical education, training, and assessment, setting accreditation standards, evaluating programs and international medical graduates, and collaborates with government bodies to maintain high standards.

Purpose: The AMC will verify all qualifications for the Australian Specialist Colleges and the Medical Board of Australia

Timeframe: 2 weeks

Cost: AMC Account AUD $642.00 | Additional Qualifications AUD $107.00 each

Useful Links:

• Review the AMC Candidate Account Guide

• Set up your online AMC portfolio

• Fees and Charges

Purpose: To practice as a health practitioner in Australia, you need to prove your English proficiency to ensure safe practice.

To qualify for initial registration, you must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following methods:

• English is your primary language, and you completed all your primary and secondary education, as well as tertiary qualifications in the relevant professional discipline in English in a recognised country, or

• You have a combination of secondary education and tertiary qualifications, including at least two years of secondary education and tertiary qualifications, all taught and assessed solely in English, in a recognised country, or

• You have completed at least six years of continuous education, including tertiary qualifications, taught, and assessed solely in English in any recognised country, to support your eligibility for registration under the National Law, or

• You meet the specific test score requirements in one of the following English language exams. The below English language tests are accepted by AHPRA. For more information about the tests, please refer to the providers website linked below

The Medical Board of Australia will accept two test sittings within a 6-month period, provided that they meet the minimum score requirement outlined in the Registration Standard.

Useful Links:

• Registration Standard (Medical)

• Accepted English language tests

• Recognised Countries

AHPRA provides guidance and support to overseas trained doctors throughout their medical registration process to ensure they meet the necessary requirements to practice medicine in the Australian healthcare system.

Purpose: To gain specialist registration in the field of General Practice

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Cost: AUD $2,504 - $2,575

Your DXC consultant will advise which forms need to be completed for your level of registration

You are required to have all supporting documents translated in English and certified in line with AHPRA's guidelines.

You may need to update your CV into an AHPRA approved format as part of your application. Our team can assist with this.

Supporting documents may include:

• • Certified copy of current passport

  • Certified copies of 2 category C identity documents

  • Certified copy of primary medical degree certificate

  • Certified copy of your original academic transcript

  • Certified copy of accepted specialist qualification (and completion certificate)

  • Supervision plan

  • Current CV

  • Certified copy of English language test

• You will need to complete International Criminal History Checks (ICHCs) for every country you have lived in for 6 months or more since your 18th birthday

• You will apply for your Certificate of Good Standing (CoGS) or Certificate of Registration Status (CoRS) for every country you have worked in or been registered to practice during the past 10 years.

Useful Links:

• Create an AHPRA account
• Review Proof of identity requirements: Outside Australia

• Certifying Documents sheet to print and take with you

• AHPRA Standard format CV

• Fees and Charges

A visa is required to work in Australia primarily to regulate immigration and ensure that individuals entering the country for employment purposes meet certain criteria and adhere to relevant laws and regulations.

Purpose: Gain temporary working rights within Australia

Timeframe: 4 - 12 weeks depending on circumstances

Cost: To be discussed with your migration lawyer

• Speak to our consultants to determine which visa options would suit your needs with Department of Home Affairs

• The primary method for doctors to migrate to Australia is via the medium-term stream (2-4 years) Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482), which requires sponsorship from an Australian medical practice

• Visa nomination costs are covered by your sponsoring medical clinic

• Visa application costs are covered by the applicant. These costs vary depending on the family members travelling with you

• DXC Medical recommends using migration lawyers to assist with your visa process:

  • Boyd Migration & Legal – Samuel Brouff

  • Longton Migration – Maria Rodriguez

Apply for your Medicare Provider and Prescriber Numbers.

All Medical Practitioners require a Medicare Prescriber Number to prescribe medications to patients through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. Your prescriber number is unique to you and can be utilised in any location that you work across Australia.

Medical Practitioners also require a Medicare Provider Number so that you can see, treat, bill, order diagnostic testing and refer your patients to allied health or specialist services. Your provider numbers are site specific and required for every individual location that you work.

Purpose: To obtain provider number, start working and receive payment for services.

Your DXC Medical consultant will guide you through this application to ensure applications are processed correctly so that there are no payment delays when you commence work.

Timeframe: During peak processing times (like the Christmas/New Year period) Services Australia recommend allowing up to 6 weeks for your provider / prescriber number to be issued.

Cost: There is no cost to apply for Medicare numbers

Useful links:

• Provider and prescriber numbers

• Medicare billing restrictions for international medical graduates

• 10-year moratorium