Competent Authority Pathway 
Eligibility requirements for Competent Authority assessment
This questionnaire can help you assess whether you qualify for consideration under the Competent Authority Model.
If you meet the requirements under the Competent Authority Model pathway you may be considered by the AMC for the granting of advanced standing.
The following bodies and the listed examinations/accreditation processes have been endorsed by the AMC as Competent Authorities for the purposes of awarding advanced standing towards the AMC Certificate.
Persons holding the qualifications listed are not recommended by the AMC for general unconditional registration, but are required to complete an accredited workplace-based performance assessment as pre-requisite for the awarding of the AMC Certificate and subsequent registration by the Medical Practitioners Board of Victoria.
First step - Country of qualification
Please indicate which of the following countries your primary medical qualification was obtained in:
| Canada | |
| New Zealand | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Ireland | |
| United States | |
| None of the above |
Other pathways for employment in the Australian health system
Currently only Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States are part of the Competent Authority.
Other pathways available are:
- the Standard pathway - available for IMGs applying for non-specialist positions who are not eligible for registration under the Competent Authority pathway. Doctors who have obtained qualifications from authorities who are not presently on the AMC Competent Authority list will be required to sit the AMC MCQ and AMC clinical examinations or workplace based assessment.
- the Specialist pathway - Overseas Trained Specialists (OTS) applying for specialist positions who are eligible for registration under the specialist pathway. This pathway is intended for the range of available specialist positions.
Further information on these pathways is available from the AMC.
Canadian qualifications - Medical Council of Canada (MCC)
Have you successfully completed the Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)?
| Yes | |
| No |
Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada incomplete
Unfortunately as you have not successfully completed the Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada you do not meet the requirements to apply for consideration under the Competent Authority Model.
Other pathways available are:
- the Standard pathway - available for IMGs applying for non-specialist positions who are not eligible for registration under the Competent Authority pathway. Doctors who have obtained qualifications from authorities who are not presently on the AMC Competent Authority list will be required to sit the AMC MCQ and AMC clinical examinations or workplace based assessment.
- the Specialist pathway - Overseas Trained Specialists (OTS) applying for specialist positions who are eligible for registration under the specialist pathway. This pathway is intended for the range of available specialist positions.
Further information on these pathways is available from the AMC.
New Zealand qualifications - Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
Have you successfully completed the New Zealand Registration Examination (NZREX)?
| Yes | |
| No |
New Zealand requirements incomplete
Unfortunately as you have not successfully completed the New Zealand Registration Examination you do not meet the requirements to apply for consideration under the Competent Authority Model.
Other pathways available are:
- the Standard pathway - available for IMGs applying for non-specialist positions who are not eligible for registration under the Competent Authority pathway. Doctors who have obtained qualifications from authorities who are not presently on the AMC Competent Authority list will be required to sit the AMC MCQ and AMC clinical examinations or workplace based assessment.
- the Specialist pathway - Overseas Trained Specialists (OTS) applying for specialist positions who are eligible for registration under the specialist pathway. This pathway is intended for the range of available specialist positions.
Further information on these pathways is available from the AMC.
New Zealand qualifications - Internship
Have you successfully completed the required rotating internship (4 runs accredited by the MCNZ)?
| Yes | |
| No |
New Zealand requirements incomplete
Unfortunately as you have not completed the required rotating internship you do not meet the requirements to apply for consideration under the Competent Authority Model.
Other pathways available are:
- the Standard pathway - available for IMGs applying for non-specialist positions who are not eligible for registration under the Competent Authority pathway. Doctors who have obtained qualifications from authorities who are not presently on the AMC Competent Authority list will be required to sit the AMC MCQ and AMC clinical examinations or workplace based assessment.
- the Specialist pathway - Overseas Trained Specialists (OTS) applying for specialist positions who are eligible for registration under the specialist pathway. This pathway is intended for the range of available specialist positions.
Further information on these pathways is available from the AMC.
United Kingdom qualifications - General Medical Council (GMC)
Which of the following best explains your qualifications:
Note: To assist in your assessment check: Graduates of Medical Schools in the UK accredited by the GMC
| I am a graduate of a medical course conducted by a Medical School in the United Kingdom accredited by the General Medical Council
and I have full registration issued by the GMC (as evidenced by a Certificate of Good Standing) or I have successfully completed Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) test since 1975 and I have full registration issued by the GMC (as evidenced by a Certificate of Good Standing) |
|
| I do not meet either of the above |
United Kingdom requirements incomplete
Unfortunately without either qualification and a Certificate of Good Standing you do not meet the requirements to apply for consideration under the Competent Authority Model.
Other pathways available are:
- the Standard pathway - available for IMGs applying for non-specialist positions who are not eligible for registration under the Competent Authority pathway. Doctors who have obtained qualifications from authorities who are not presently on the AMC Competent Authority list will be required to sit the AMC MCQ and AMC clinical examinations or workplace based assessment.
- the Specialist pathway - Overseas Trained Specialists (OTS) applying for specialist positions who are eligible for registration under the specialist pathway. This pathway is intended for the range of available specialist positions.
Further information on these pathways is available from the AMC.
United Kingdom qualifications - Experience
Have you completed 12 months supervised training approved by the General Medical Council (GMC) OR Foundation Year 1?
| Yes | |
| No |
United Kingdom requirements incomplete
Unfortunately as you have not completed 12 months supervised training approved by the General Medical Council or Foundation Year 1 you do not meet the requirements to apply for consideration under the Competent Authority Model.
Other pathways available are:
- the Standard pathway - available for IMGs applying for non-specialist positions who are not eligible for registration under the Competent Authority pathway. Doctors who have obtained qualifications from authorities who are not presently on the AMC Competent Authority list will be required to sit the AMC MCQ and AMC clinical examinations or workplace based assessment.
- the Specialist pathway - Overseas Trained Specialists (OTS) applying for specialist positions who are eligible for registration under the specialist pathway. This pathway is intended for the range of available specialist positions.
Further information on these pathways is available from the AMC.
United States qualifications - Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
Have you successfully completed the United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1, Step 2 and Step 3 (USMLE 1, 2 & 3) since 1992?
| Yes | |
| No |
United States requirements incomplete
Unfortunately as you have not successfully completed the United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1, Step 2 and Step 3 you do not meet the requirements to apply for consideration under the Competent Authority Model.
Other pathways available are:
- the Standard pathway - available for IMGs applying for non-specialist positions who are not eligible for registration under the Competent Authority pathway. Doctors who have obtained qualifications from authorities who are not presently on the AMC Competent Authority list will be required to sit the AMC MCQ and AMC clinical examinations or workplace based assessment.
- the Specialist pathway - Overseas Trained Specialists (OTS) applying for specialist positions who are eligible for registration under the specialist pathway. This pathway is intended for the range of available specialist positions.
Further information on these pathways is available from the AMC.
United States qualifications - Graduate Medical Education
Have you successfully completed a minimum of 2 years of Graduate Medical Education (GME) within a residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)?
| Yes | |
| No |
United States requirements incomplete
Unfortunately as you have not completed the minimum of 2 years of Graduate Medical Education you do not meet the requirements to apply for consideration under the Competent Authority Model.
Other pathways available are:
- the Standard pathway - available for IMGs applying for non-specialist positions who are not eligible for registration under the Competent Authority pathway. Doctors who have obtained qualifications from authorities who are not presently on the AMC Competent Authority list will be required to sit the AMC MCQ and AMC clinical examinations or workplace based assessment.
- the Specialist pathway - Overseas Trained Specialists (OTS) applying for specialist positions who are eligible for registration under the specialist pathway. This pathway is intended for the range of available specialist positions.
Further information on these pathways is available from the AMC.
Ireland Medical Council of Ireland
Are you a Graduate of a Medical School in Ireland accredited by the Medical Council of Ireland?
and
Have you successfully completed an internship in Ireland (Certificate of Experience) or in another Competent Authority country approved by the Medical Council of Ireland?
| Yes | |
| No |
Ireland requirements incomplete
Unfortunately as you have not successfully completed the Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada you do not meet the requirements to apply for consideration under the Competent Authority Model.
{$otherPassways}Australian employment history
Please indicate which of the following best explains your medical registration and employment history in Australia:
| 12 months or more of registration | |
| Less than 12 months registration | |
| Not yet registered in Australia |
No Australian registration
Unfortunately as you do not have medical registration in any state of Australia you do not meet the requirements to apply for consideration under the Competent Authority Model.
Other pathways available are:
- the Standard pathway - available for IMGs applying for non-specialist positions who are not eligible for registration under the Competent Authority pathway. Doctors who have obtained qualifications from authorities who are not presently on the AMC Competent Authority list will be required to sit the AMC MCQ and AMC clinical examinations or workplace based assessment.
- the Specialist pathway - Overseas Trained Specialists (OTS) applying for specialist positions who are eligible for registration under the specialist pathway. This pathway is intended for the range of available specialist positions.
Further information on these pathways is available from the AMC.
Transition Option - with 12 months or more registration
You may be eligible to proceed under the Competent Authority model and apply for advance standing with the AMC and to the Medical Practitioners Board of Victoria for an assessment of your workplace-based supervision report and consideration of general registration status.
You will need to demonstrate that you have completed 12 months or more clinical work under supervision in Victoria and that there are no adverse supervision reports resulting in additional conditions relating to conduct, performance or impairment. The Board may also require you to complete a final supervision report as part of this assessment.
Further information is available from the AMC.
Transition Option - with less than 12 months registration
You may be eligible for advanced standing with the Australian Medical Council. On receipt of advanced standing through your employer and completion of your 12 months registration you can apply to the Medical Board of Victoria for specific registration using the application for available at under the Medical Registration section of the website.
