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Pre-requisites for registration of all IMGs

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This information is for medical graduates from countries other than Australia and New Zealand, (International Medical Graduates: IMGs) who are seeking registration in New South Wales.

The Board must be satisfied:

• that an applicant for registration has sufficient level of English language proficiency
• that their qualifications and documents are genuine and
• that they are in good standing in jurisdictions where they have previously been registered.

Carefully read the following prerequisite requirements for registration of IMGs in NSW. Even if registration has been approved in principle by the Board, all requirements for completion of registration must be met before registration will be granted.

1. English Language Proficiency

Requirements for Evidence of English Language Proficiency

2. Primary Source Verification of Documents

Since January 2006, all International Medical Graduates (IMG) applying for registration in New South Wales are required to submit documents relating to their medical qualifications to the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) for primary source verification (PSV).

This national initiative is being coordinated by the Australian Medical Council (AMC). For detailed instructions about lodging documents for PSV with the AMC, visit the AMC website at www.amc.org.au or click on the following direct link http://www.amc.org.au/index.php/img/ver

The complete process of verification undertaken by the ECFMG may take several months however this will not delay registration. The NSW Medical Board requires only the unique 'EICS number' issued by the AMC. This is usually issued 10-14 days after lodgment.

Please ensure PSV applications are lodged with the AMC as early as possible to avoid delays with registration.

If documents submitted to the ECFMG are found to be fraudulent, registration will be withdrawn immediately and further action may be taken by the Board.

3. Certificates of Registration Status / Certificates of Good Standing

When applying for registration in NSW, a Certificate of Registration Status / Certificate of Good Standing from each jurisdiction in which the practitioner has practised or held registration in the past 5 years is required. The certificates must be:

• Issued within the previous 3 months as evidenced by a date
• Sent directly to the Board from the issuing registering authority. Faxed copies are only accepted if faxed directly from the issuing registering authority with a cover sheet included. Faxes from other parties are not accepted.