Registration Pathway Stages - RACGP PEP Specialist Pathway
- Feb 5
- 4 min read
Updated: Feb 11
Steps of Registration
When it comes to your registraiton pathway to be able to commence work, there is a large amount of information out there and it can be extremely overwhelming. To make life easier for our candidates, we have collected all the Steps to Fellowship in one place, allowing candidates to follow the required steps, without getting lost in the process. Our team at Doctor Connect is always here to guide you along the journey and we look forward to supporting you.
Steps to Fellowship
Objective: Primary Source Verification (PSV) means verifying the credentials or awards that a candidate has achieved from the source.
a.The first thing you would need to do is check the AMC Instructions regarding having your medical qualifications verified.
b.Then, you would need to create an Electronic Portfolio of International Credentials (EPIC) account and confirm your identity. You will want to indicate on the form that you are planning to apply to the AMC. Click here
c.You will need to set up an online AMC portfolio.
d. You will then You will then upload your qualifications to your EPIC account and request that an EPIC report be sent to the AMC. You and the AMC will be notified when the check has been completed.
For more information regarding the AMC, you can read the full article here.
a. Start by reading the RACGP Guide to completing the PEP Specialist Stream comparability assessment.
b. Sign up for your RACGGP account.
c. Access the RACGP comparability assessment application platform.
d. Pay your application fee.
c. Then you will want to complete your comparability assessment application within six months of payment. The assessments may take up to 10 weeks to process. You will be advised of your comparability outcome via email. Comparability assessment outcomes are valid for a year from the date of the outcome letter.
Our team at Doctor Connect are here to help you find the right opportunity.
a.The first thing you now will need to do is obtain letter of offer and employment contract from your employer.
b. Ensure your offer of employment meets the conditions for a b. Ensure your offer of employment meets the conditions for a 3GA program provider number. provider number.
c. Upload information about your job offer including supervisor details, the scope of practice and c. Upload information about your job offer including supervisor details, the scope of practice and location to the to the PEP – Specialist Stream application platform.
d.At this stage, RACGP assessors will review the information you have provided.
e.Once the job offer is approved, you can then apply for AHPRA medical registration.
The required steps for the job offer approval can be viewed here.
The RACGP uploads Report 1, which is an interim outcome assessment, to the AMC portal:
Substantially comparable: Apply to AHPRA for provisional registration.
Partially comparable: Apply to AHPRA for limited registration.
Non-comparable: Apply for the competent authority or standard pathways.
a.Translate all documents into English and certify.
b.Complete English language test (if needed).
c.Complete criminal history check.
d.Ensure you meet the registration standards.
e.Complete AHPRA registration application.
f.AHPRA will assess your application against the registration standards and decide if you are eligible for registration. This usually takes six to eight weeks.
g.If you are eligible, you will receive a notice of in-principal approval from AHPRA.
h.Present in person at an AHPRA office or your practice office for an identification check.
i.If you are granted registration, your name will be published on the National Register of Health Practitioners within two weeks.
It’s important for you to understand the requirements for your work visa, and immigration pathway to PR.
The Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482) medium-term stream is the most common pathway for migrating to Australia as a doctor and requires that you be sponsored by an Australian medical practice.
For this visa, follow the step-by-step guide here
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Apply to enter the PEP – Specialist Stream within 12 months of receiving your comparability assessment outcome.Apply to enter the PEP – Specialist Stream within 12 months of receiving your comparability assessment outcome.
Provide evidence of the following:
AHPRA medical registration, including your name, must be on the National Register of Health Practitioners.
An approved job offer.
Completion of an advanced life support course.
An agreement with a suitable supervisor and two supervisor training plans completed by your practice.
If all requirements are met, you will be provided with the Fellowship pathway agreement.
Pay the invoice and return a signed program agreement to the RAC
a.Complete the Medicare provider number application form and submit it to the RACGP.
b.The RACGP will help you to apply for an approved placement, a Medicare provider number and to have your approved placement entered into the Register of Approved Placements.
c.It can take up to 12 weeks for the Medicare provider number application form to be processed by the RACGP, the Department of Health and Aged Care and Medicare. Contact approvedplacement@racgp.org.au if you have any questions.
d.You will receive an approved placement outcome letter issued directly from Services Australia or Medicare that outlines your specific provider number, placement address, exemption/s, and placement start and end dates.
