International Medical Graduates (IMGs) are overseas-trained doctors seeking registration to practise medicine in Australia. While the pathway can be planned and deliberate, it is often very difficult to navigate without clear guidance.
Hall Payne Lawyers supports international medical graduates through the legal and regulatory aspects of Australian medical registration. We’re here to help you understand the process, respond to regulatory requirements and address issues that may affect your ability to practise.
International medical graduates often need to navigate registration pathways, respond to regulator requests, or address concerns raised during the assessment process.
Our health law team can help you understand what is required at each stage, what regulators are assessing and how to present your position appropriately. We help to reduce uncertainty and move through the process with confidence.
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Not every IMG will require legal assistance. However, legal advice can be particularly valuable where there are delays, requests for further information, concerns raised by a regulator, or uncertainty about registration requirements. A lawyer can help you understand your obligations and respond appropriately.
Yes. We assist international medical graduates with legal advice relating to registration processes and regulatory communications, including matters involving AHPRA and other relevant bodies.
Delays or requests for further information are common. Legal advice can help you understand why issues have been raised and how best to respond, ensuring your position is clearly and accurately presented.
Yes. We regularly assist international medical graduates whose circumstances fall outside standard pathways, including where additional regulatory scrutiny or clarification is required.
If you are an international medical graduate seeking to practice in Australia and would like clear guidance on the legal and regulatory process, our health law team is here to help. We provide practical advice tailored to your circumstances.
Contact Hall Payne Lawyers to discuss your situation and next steps.
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