Dear Colleagues,
The Medical Council of Ireland is reviewing how it recognises 3rd country basic medical qualifications, and we would like to see how other regulators approach this matter.
I would be grateful if you would respond to the questions below:
What standards must a 3rd country basic medical qualification meet to be accepted?
How do you decide if these standards have been met? E.g. transcripts, contact medical school
How do you obtain information about 3rd country qualifications?
Must the medical school awarding the medical degree/ diploma meet any specific standards? E.g. listed in WDOMS, or accredited by WFME etc
Do you automatically recognise degrees awarded by any 3rd country?
Does a mandatory aptitude test apply?
Are there any restrictions on registration for doctors with 3rd country qualifications e.g. adaptation period or supervised post.
Please send your responses to me at
[email protected] by 19th September 2025.
Many thanks for your assistance with my query.
Ann Curran
Registration Operations & Projects Lead