The bodies involved
- Ahpra, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, which works with the National Boards.
- Medical Board of Australia, sets the standards for medical registration.
- RACGP, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
- ACRRM, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine.
Types of registration you may hear about
- General registration
- Specialist registration
- Provisional and limited categories
Which type applies to you depends on your qualifications and experience. The specialist Colleges assess GP specialist qualifications obtained overseas.
Common terms
- Specialist pathway, for those seeking recognition as a specialist GP in Australia.
- Expedited specialist pathway, a faster route that may apply to certain qualifications.
- Comparability assessment, how a College compares your training to the Australian standard.
- Supervision, some registration categories require formal supervision arrangements.
Where we help, and where we don't
We're not a registration authority and we can't make eligibility determinations. We can help you understand what's usually asked for, prepare well, and connect with appropriate specialist support if you need it.