Pre-employment Structured Clinical Interview


Applications for a PESCI are open

Pre-employment Structured Clinical Interview


Applications for a PESCI are open

Education > IMGs > International graduates > PESCI (Pre-Employment Structured Clinical Interview)
Last updated 31 March 2024

Important Notice

Limited dates are available. Following receipt of a complete application, applicants will be allocated the next available PESCI date, which may be as early as three weeks from submission. Please only apply when ready to sit, as failure to accept an allocated date will result in forfeiture of the full PESCI fee.

Sit your PESCI with the RACGP

The pre-employment structured clinical interview (PESCI) has been specifically crafted to evaluate your ability to practise safely and effectively in Australia.

The PESCI assesses your skills and expertise, in relation to the specific position you’re pursuing registration for.

About the PESCI

International medical graduates (IMGs) seeking limited or provisional registration to work in general practice in Australia may be required to undertake a PESCI.

A PESCI consists of an online structured clinical interview by a panel of assessors, using scenarios based on the types of patient representations you can expect to encounter in Australian general practice.

As an accredited provider with extensive experience in conducting PESCIs, choose to sit your PESCI with the RACGP for a seamless journey from enrolment to completion. 

We’ve established a national, consistent program with clear guidelines – this approach ensures fairness for candidates undertaking the PESCI.

Our team of highly experienced assessors will provide you with the optimal opportunity to showcase your skills and suitability to practise in Australia. Conducted via Zoom, you can undergo an RACGP PESCI from anywhere you can reliably connect on Zoom.

For more information, contact our dedicated PESCI team at pesci@racgp.org.au or call +61 3 8699 0554.

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