Individuals wishing to work in Queensland as a doctor must be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Queensland (MBQ).
There are several categories of registration including (links to MBQ).
International Medical Graduates who obtain Special Purpose Registration with the Medical Board of Queensland are required to progress to an Australian equivalent qualification within a specified timeframe. This can be achieved by following one of three pathways:
Further information regarding these pathways is available on the Medical Board of Queensland website.
From 1 July 2008, international medical graduates following the Standard pathway, who are seeking employment in Australia will be required to have successfully completed the AMC Multiple Choice examination (MCQ) in order to be eligible for registration and thus employment. Please see the attached Fact Sheet for further information.
International Medical Graduates who have the following are eligible to apply for general registration with the Medical Board of Queensland:
Please refer to the Australian Medical Council for further information about attaining certification, including availability of AMC MCQ examinations (on and offshore).
International Medical Graduates that do not have either of the above may apply for registration under ‘Special Purpose’.
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