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  Clinical independence
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  Choice of locations
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  Modern Clinics
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  Career Development
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  Work life balance
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  Excellent rates of pay
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  Family orientated positions

English Language Requirements

To apply for medical registration in Australia, an international medical graduate (IMG) must first pass an English language proficiency test, or be granted an exemption for this requirement.

If you are an IMG from a country where English is not the first language, then medical board registration in Australia will require you to demonstrate English language proficiency. This can be achieved by providing evidence of completion of your secondary schooling in English or by having completed the IELTS examination (Academic module) to the following standard:

• The applicant must have achieved a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components
• Alternative English proficiency tests that will be accepted are:
  o Completed and obtained an overall pass in the Occupational English Test (OET) with grades A or B only in each of the four components; or
  o A pass in the Professional Linguistic Assessment Board (PLAB) in the United Kingdom; or
  o A pass in the New Zealand registration Examination (NZREX) in New Zealand
• Results must have been obtained within 2 years prior to applying for registration

In addition to Medical Registration Board requirements regarding English language proficiency, all applicants for the Australian Medical Council (AMC) examination or for specialist assessment (including for Area of Need specialist positions) are required to pass the language test at an acceptable level or be granted an exemption before being allowed to commence AMC examinations.

For information regarding English proficiency requirements, please see the AMC's website - www.amc.org.au.

English Courses

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

For information about specialised English for health professionals and preparing for IELTS courses or workshops and about IELTS, fees, examination dates, examiners and education centres please visit the IELTS website at: http://www.ielts.org/.

Occupational English Test (OET)

For further information about the Occupational English Test (OET), fees and examination dates please visit the OET website at: http://www.occupationalenglishtest.org/.