The 10-year moratorium applies to doctors who either obtained their primary medical qualification overseas (International Medical Graduates [IMG]) or obtained their primary medical in Australia or New Zealand and were not a permanent resident or Australian or New Zealand citizen at the time they enrolled in their degree (foreign graduates of an accredited medical school [FGAMS]).
Note: The 10 year moratorium does not apply to doctors who obtained their primary medical qualification in New Zealand and were a New Zealand or Australian permanent resident at the time of enrolment.