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)

Quick Links

•  Applying for a PESCI
• Video Conferencing
• Interview Content
• PESCI Fee
• Interview timetable
• PESCI report and feedback
• PESCI Waiver

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.