The Bottom Line
- Medical Board guidance states AMC Certificate holders apply for provisional registration so they can complete a period of approved supervised practice to become eligible for general registration.
- Treat supervision as a formal performance process: orientation, reporting, and evidence that you are practising safely within scope.
- Operational excellence (keeping records, meeting reporting timelines, and being proactive with supervisors) prevents delay at the finish line.
How to complete provisional registration cleanly
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1) Treat supervision as a weekly system
Schedule routine supervisor touchpoints, keep a simple log of feedback themes, and resolve concerns early.
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2) Collect evidence proactively
Keep copies of supervision plans, reports, orientation evidence, and any required workplace learning documentation.
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3) Avoid “scope creep”
The safest IMG year is one with clear boundaries. Know what you can do, what needs escalation, and document appropriately.
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4) Prepare your general registration application early
Do not leave it to the last month. Paperwork delays are common and entirely preventable.
Practice
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