Registration Pathways
Understanding how international medical graduates can obtain specialist GP registration in Australia through AHPRA.
To practise as a General Practitioner in Australia, internationally trained doctors must hold specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). This is managed through the Medical Board of Australia, which assesses your qualifications, training, and experience against Australian standards.
The process involves several stages, from verifying your primary qualifications through to obtaining the provider numbers you need to bill Medicare. The pathway you follow depends on your existing qualifications and where you trained. Below we break down the key stages so you know exactly what to expect.
Expedited Pathway
For holders of MRCGP (with CCT), MICGP (with CSCST), or FRNZCGP. Requires 6 months supervised practice but avoids RACGP/ACRRM assessment — saves ~4-5 months.
Learn more →PEP Pathway
Practice Experience Pathway through RACGP for experienced GPs with comparable or partially comparable qualifications.
Learn more →Standard Pathway
AMC examination route for GPs who do not qualify for the Expedited or PEP pathways. Includes MCQ and clinical exams.
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