Q      What is a CAI? Who is required to undertake one?

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As a result of the Council of Australian Governments International Medical Graduates assessment initiative, international medical graduates (IMGs) with special purpose (limited) registration may be requested to undertake a Clinical Assessment Interview (CAI) by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Queensland as part of the process of maintaining their special purpose (limited) registration in Queensland:

• · General practice
• · All non-specialist positions in private hospital facilities
• · Senior medical officers (with or without right of private practice)
• · Medical officers (with or without right of private practice)
• · Medical superintendents (with or without right of private practice)

Q      What documentation do I need to complete for a CAI in QLD?

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You will need to complete and submit the following documents:

1. CAI application Form
2. Copy of your recent CV
3. Position Description
4. Declaration
5. Copy of your Passport

All of these documents can be found on our website here: https://www.acrrm.org.au/applying-for-clinical-assessment-interview-cai

Q      How can I lodge my application form?

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You can lodge your application via fax, email or post

Post: CAI Assessment, ACRRM, GPO Box 2507, Brisbane QLD 4001
Fax: 07 3105 8299       Email: imgacrrm [dot] org [dot] au

Q      Where is the CAI assessment held?

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ACRRM conducts the CAI face-to-face at ACRRMs Brisbane offices, located at 410 Queen Street, Level 4, Brisbane QLD, 4000.

Q      What does the CAI involve?

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The documentation you provide will be reviewed by the panel, who will then proceed to assess your level of skills, knowledge and experience to determine your suitability for the position for which you currently hold registration for.

This is done by providing you with up to 4 scenario’s based upon your position description. The CAI is to determine your suitability for the role you are currently in.

Q      What preparation can I do before undertaking a CAI?

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There are no documents to study before a CAI. It is suggested that you review your current position description and your skills against the following areas, which you will be assessed on during the course of the CAI:

• Medical interviewing skills
• Physical examination skills
• Clinical judgment
• Treatment/advice
• Communication skills
• Professionalism
• Procedural skills
• Familiarity with relevant social and cultural issues and Australian language idioms

Q      How long is the interview?

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Each interview will take approximately 90 minutes and will include question-and-answer sections and discussions based upon scenarios selected by the panel.

Q      What is the fee?

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The fee for a CAI is $1650.00 AUD to be paid BEFORE sitting your CAI.

Q      Will I receive a copy of my outcome report?

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ACRRM will send you a short summary of the outcomes report (via email only) once this has been sent to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and approved by them for release. This typically takes 14 WORKING DAYS from the date of your CAI. Please do not contact ACRRM until after this time if your report has not been received.