Dear Colleagues, The Medical Council of Ireland is reviewing how it recognises 3 rd country basic medical qualifications , and we would like to see how other regu lators approach this matter. I would be grateful if you would respond to the question s below: What standards must a 3rd country basic medical qualification meet to be accepted? The nominal duration of medical studies is 6 years ( 360 European Credit System credits ), consists of theoretical and practical training. There is a list of subjects that has to be a part of the curriculum. If the education was acquired at least five years ago, then the applicant must prove that they have worked as a doctor for at least three years in a row during the last five years. How do you decide if these stan d ards have been met? E. g . transcripts, contact medical school Diploma and diploma supplement + evaluation report by the Estonian ENIC/NARIC Centre + any additional documents the applicant presents in case we ask for them. How do you obtain information about 3rd country qualifications ? Estonian ENIC/NARIC Centre; diploma and diploma supplement. If there are any further questions then we can always ask for a document issued by the university/relevant state agency. Must the medical school awarding the medical degree/ diploma meet any specific standards ? E . g . listed in WDOMS, or accredited by WFME etc Has to be a university recognized by the country that the university is in. We get the confirmation from the Estonian ENIC/NARIC Centre. Do you automatically recognise degrees awarded by any 3rd country? No, we don’t. Does a mandatory aptitude test apply? Yes, if the qualification meets the requirements then the applicant has to pass a compliance examination (generally about four months of practice period and a theory exam). Are there any restrictions on registrat i on for doctors with 3 rd country qualifications e . g . adaptation period or supervised post. If the doctor gets registered then they have full rights. Please send your responses to me at
[email protected] by 19 th September 2025. Many thanks for your assistance with my query. Ann Curran Registration Operations & Projects Lead
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Dear ENMCA participants
In advance of the introduction of new legislation next year, the Medical Council of Ireland is reviewing its approach to the recognition of 3rd country qualifications.
They would like to find out how fellow regulators approach this and would be very grateful if you could complete the attached survey.
Please can you send your responses to
[email protected] <mailto:
[email protected]> by 19 September.
Many thanks
European Network of Medical Competent Authorities
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