AMC Eligibility Checker
Answer a few quick questions about your medical degree, English test, internship, and target pathway to get a personalised read on where you stand.
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Is your primary medical degree from a WDOMS-listed school?
AMC requires your primary medical qualification to be from a school listed on the World Directory of Medical Schools (search.wdoms.org). Search your school there if you're not sure.
Who is eligible for AMC CAT
Eligibility for the AMC Standard Pathway generally starts with your primary medical degree — it needs to be from a school listed on the World Directory of Medical Schools. From there, you'll typically need to complete primary source verification of your degree and transcripts through ECFMG/Intealth's MyIntealth platform (which replaced EPIC — qualifications already verified through EPIC remain valid), meet AHPRA's English language requirements (OET, IELTS or PTE Academic, unless exempt), and be free of any registration or conduct issues in your home country. Doctors with recognised overseas specialist training may instead be assessed via the relevant Australian specialist college's Specialist Pathway, which runs separately from AMC MCQ / AMC Clinical Examination (CAT 2).
Documents you need
- Primary medical degree certificate and full academic transcript
- MyIntealth (ECFMG/Intealth) primary-source verification report
- Valid passport for identity verification
- OET, IELTS Academic or PTE Academic results (unless exempt)
- Internship / supervised practice completion certificate, if applicable
- Certificate of registration or good standing from your home medical board
How long does it take
Timelines vary a lot by individual case. MyIntealth verification alone can take several months depending on how quickly your medical school responds. After that, booking and passing the AMC MCQ and the clinical exam, meeting English requirements, and processing your AHPRA application all add further time. Many IMGs plan for somewhere between 12 and 24 months from starting MyIntealth verification to holding AHPRA registration — but exam attempts, document delays, and AHPRA processing queues can shift this considerably in either direction.
FAQ
Who is eligible to sit the AMC CAT?
Broadly, IMGs whose primary medical degree is from a WDOMS-listed school and who meet AMC's identity and document requirements can apply to sit the AMC MCQ and the AMC clinical exam. Specific eligibility is confirmed by the AMC on a case-by-case basis — always check amc.org.au.
What documents do I need for the AMC pathway?
Typically your degree certificate and transcript, MyIntealth verification, passport, English test results (unless exempt), and any internship or home-country registration certificates. See the list above.
How long does the AMC pathway take?
It varies widely — many IMGs budget 12–24 months from starting MyIntealth to full AHPRA registration, though your own timeline depends on document availability, exam attempts, and processing queues.
Which English tests does AHPRA accept — OET, IELTS or PTE?
AHPRA accepts three main tests (minimums below apply to tests taken from 23 April 2026):
- OET (Medicine) — 350+ in Listening and Writing, 360+ in Reading and Speaking
- IELTS Academic — 7.0 overall and in each band, with Writing accepted at 6.5
- PTE Academic — 63 overall, with Speaking 76, Writing 60, Reading 59, Listening 58
You can combine a maximum of two sittings of the same test within 12 months, and results are valid for two years. Doctors whose primary medical degree is from a recognised English-speaking country (UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, NZ) may be exempt — confirm your specific case on ahpra.gov.au.
This checker gives a general indication only. Final eligibility decisions rest with the AMC and AHPRA — always confirm your individual case directly on amc.org.au and ahpra.gov.au.