Helping international health practitioners to register

This page contains resources for employers and recruiters who help international medical graduates get registered in Australia.

Watch the videos below to see how IMGs should answer the introductory questions on their application form. These questions determine which type of registration the applicant will be applying for.

If you’re an international health practitioner, read our general information about registration requirements and applying for registration in Australia.

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Steps for IMGs to take

  1. Log into the Ahpra portal. For support creating or logging into the portal please visit the Ahpra portal help centre.
  2. Click Apply for registration on the dashboard.
  3. Carefully read the introductory information that outlines how to apply and submit your supporting documents. It’s best to submit your supporting documents as part of your application, the form will prompt you when to upload relevant documents.

You can save your form as you go and resume at any time.

 

VideoCreating a new Ahpra account

Applying for the right application type on the right pathway

The online application form begins by asking IMGs introductory questions that help determine which type of registration and which pathway they are eligible to apply for. Watch the videos below so you can help IMGs answer the introductory questions and choose the right type of registration and right pathway to registration for their circumstance.

Registration types and pathways

VideoProvisional registration on the competent authority pathway

VideoLimited registration on the standard pathway

VideoProvisional registration on the standard pathway

Video Specialist registration on the expedited specialist pathway

VideoLimited registration on the specialist pathway

VideoLimited registration on the short-term training in a medical speciality pathway

See the new online application form in detail

This video shows you an example of the new online application form. In this example you can see the form for an international medical graduate who graduated with a UK medical degree on the Competent Authority pathway, category B.

Note, this video does not have an audio track.

Authorised representatives.

You can find information about setting up an Ahpra portal, getting nominated and linked as an authorised representative on the Information for authorised representative’s page.

An authorised representative must have an Ahpra portal account and be nominated by the applicant or practitioner. Signing a declaration form for proposed supervision arrangements doesn’t automatically make an employer an authorised representative.

We’re regularly updating this webpage. Please check back for the most up-to-date information.