International applicant checklist

Eligibility first

Confirm that your completed training, specialist status and years of experience match the published level.

Registration and immigration

Programme acceptance, medical registration and permission to work are separate decisions made by different bodies.

• Medical registration route and processing time
• Primary-source verification of qualifications
• Language or licensing examinations
• Visa category and sponsorship responsibility
• Indemnity, health screening and background checks

Budget the whole pathway

Include application fees, registration, exams, visa, travel, accommodation, insurance and income foregone. Funding not stated should be treated as unknown.