Definition
Specialist 7(1)E registration may be available to an IMG holding a specialist qualification according to the following provisions of the Medical Practice Act 1992 (MPA):
7(1)E Recognised specialist qualifications and experience
A person may be registered if the Board is satisfied that he or she has specialist qualifications and experience in medicine recognised by the relevant Australian specialist college or institution and registration is for the purpose of enabling him or her to practise within that specialty.
Registration application process
Assessment is carried out via the Australian Medical Council (AMC) process.Requests for assessment should be directed to the AMC.
Registration as a Specialist 7(1)E in NSW is dependant upon the outcome of this assessment. A practitioner may apply for registration as a Specialist when;
New applications (practitioners not currently registered with the NSW Medical Board)
(Please note that if you hold current specialist registration (not location specific) in another Australian State, you may be eligible to apply via Mutual Recognition: http://www.nswmb.org.au/page/19/registration/applications-for-registration-/general-registration/)
The following documents are required in order to consider eligibility for Specialist 7(1)E registration:
If approved, an in principle approval letter will be provided regarding eligibility for registration. Practitioners will then need to attend the Board in person to complete the registration process by filling in the Application Form IMG4. Providing all requirements have been met, including compliance with the National English Language Proficiency Policy and Primary Source Verification policy, registration will be granted for a period of 12 months, renewed annually on the anniversary date.
Practitioners currently holding temporary registration in NSW
The following documents are required in order to consider eligibility for Specialist 7(1)E registration:
