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Last updated: 25 September 2012

IMG PESCI Assessment

International Medical Graduates seeking registration with the Medical Board of Australia

Why an interview is required

As a result of the Council of Australian Governments International Medical Graduates assessment initiative, every international medical graduate (IMG) applying for registration via the Standard or Competent Authority Pathway in Australia is required to attend a pre-employment structured clinical interview (PESCI).

In line with this expectation, the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) have agreed to implement PESCIs as a mandatory prerequisite for IMGs seeking registration in Australia to practice in any of the following roles:

  • general practice
  • all non-specialist positions in private hospital facilities
  • senior medical officers
  • medical officers (with or without right of private practice)
  • medical superintendents (with or without right of private practice)

Please note that a PESCI is position specific and state/territory specific, a PESCI completed in one state/territory may not be accepted in another state/territory. You should speak to AHPRA in the first instance if you are changing state/territory to see if you need to complete another PESCI.

ACRRM conducts PESCIs in each State and Territory

ACRRM has full AMC accreditation to conduct PESCI interviews for each State and Territory within Australia. Candidates can have a face-to-face interview in Queensland and South Australia or alternatively  an interview can be conducted via video conference. To commence the process please forward your documents to the IMG team by either fax (07 3105 8299), email (pesciatacrrm [dot] org [dot] au) or post (GPO Box 2507, Brisbane QLD 4001 Australia). Please click on the 'Quick Links' below to download the PESCI documentation required and being the process. 

Quick Links

 

Please view our Frequently Asked Questions before calling ACRRM with a query.

For more information about registration requirements in Australia please visit the International Medical Graduate page at the AHPRA website.