USMLE Validity in Australia / NZ

[igurman]

Hey guys, I've been searching the internet for about an hour now and got very confusing and contradicting facts.

Is there a definite answer whether USMLE steps 1-3 passage, is enough to practice as an MD / apply for residency in Australia, and NZ, without taking additional examinations? is there a difference between the policy of the two countries?

Thanks.
Ilya

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[sean80439]

USMLE is US licensing. There’s different exams for general registration here

 

[shadowblade]

Exams

USMLE exams if within the past 5 years, permit you to apply to sit the NZREX clinical exam and gain registration via that pathway.

 

[pitman]

Australia: No it is not. Assuming you're in the US...Aside from the USMLE (which simply gets you out of taking the AMC exam), you must work two years as a resident before you can apply for registration. For details see:

http://www.doctorconnect.gov.au/internet/otd/publishing.nsf/Content/firstSteps

...and from the Competent Authority Pathway link:

http://www.medicalboard.gov.au/documents/default.aspx?record=WD14%2f14125&dbid=AP&chksum=lGefm7wNl7sWv35t8cM9eg%3d%3d