Ireland · Licensing & Skills

Medical Council registration

The Medical Council registers and regulates doctors to practice medicine in Ireland across General, Trainee Specialist, and Specialist divisions.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

International Medical Graduates (IMGs) seeking medical licensure in Ireland.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Primary Medical Qualification recognized by the World Directory of Medical Schools
  • Pass the PRES (Pre-Registration Examination System) examination OR qualify for exam exemption (e.g. UK GMC, US, Australian registration)
  • IELTS Academic (7.0 overall and in each band) or OET (minimum B in all subtests)
  • Certificate of Good Standing from all medical regulatory boards
Process

How the process works

  1. Verify medical credentials through EPIC (ECFMG)
  2. Apply for Medical Council assessment
  3. Sit PRES Part 2/3 exams or claim exemption
  4. Full registration granted on General or Specialist division
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Medical degree diploma, EPIC verification report, IELTS/OET scores, internship completion certificate, Certificates of Good Standing
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Hospital doctors qualify for Critical Skills Employment Permits or the multi-year Atypical Working Scheme.

Official source: Medical Council of Ireland. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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