Frequency of Pre-Employment Structured Clinical Interviews (PESCI)

What is a PESCI?

A PESCI Assessment in conducted to assess the applicant’s knowledge, skills and experience to practice safely and effectively in the position for which they are seeking Limited or Provisional Registration. A PESCI Assessment will result in either a Suitable or Unsuitable outcome.

To be eligible to apply for a PESCI, you will need to hold a current job offer as PESCI’s are an evaluation of your suitability for a specific position.

Who provides PESCIs?

In Australia, PESCI’s are provided by RACGP, ACRRM and IME.

RACGP

RACGP conducts PESCI Assessments for all levels of Supervision. and in various States and Territories in Australia. The frequency of RACGP PESCI’s and the States they are available in, are as follows:

In Tasmania, PESCI Assessments are conducted monthly
In South Australia, PESCI Assessments are generally run fortnightly
In Victoria, PESCI Assessments are generally conducted fortnightly
In New South Wales, PESCI assessments are held fortnightly
In ACT, PESCI assessments are run fortnightly

To undertake an RACGP PESCI assessment, you will need to provide the following:

Application Form
Position Description (RACGP format)
AHPRA CV
AHPRA Supervised Practice Plan
Copy of your Passport details

ACRRM

ACRRM conducts PESCI Assessments for Level 1 Supervision and onwards in various states. The frequency of PESCI assessments is dependent on the State in which you are submitting an application:

In Queensland, PESCI’s are conducted weekly
In New South Wales, PESCI’s are conducted fortnightly
In Victoria, PESCI’s are conducted monthly
In South Australia, PESCI’s are conducted monthly
In Western Australia, PESCI’s are conducted based on demand

Additionally, ACRRM places an alert for short-notice (within the coming 4 weeks) PESCI assessment dates on their Facebook page. You can check out the ACRRM Facebook page at this link: https://www.facebook.com/Australian-College-of-Rural-and-Remote-Medicine-ACRRM-111524985598126/

To undertake a PESCI Assessment with ACRRM, you will need to provide the following:

ACRRM CV
Copy of your Passport
ACRRM Position Description
Training Plan – if applying for Limited Registration – Postgraduate Training and Supervised Practice

IME

IME conducts PESCI Assessments for all levels of Supervision at IME’s headquarters at Gold Coast, QLD and online (virtual interview).

It provides timely interviews to candidates which is normally scheduled less than 4 weeks after the submission of a completed application.

To undertake a PESCI Assessment with IME, you will need to provide the following:

Proof of a medical qualification as listed on International Medical Education Directory (IMED)
IME Position Description
IME CV
Certified copy of your Passport
Completed Australian Medical Council Multiple Choice Questionnaire (AMC MCQ) or be eligible for provisional registration through the Competent Authority Pathway
Training Plan – if applying for Limited Registration – Postgraduate Training and Supervised Practice

PESCI RESOURCES

Our team facilitate a Pre-Employment Structured Clinical Interview (PESCI) Study Buddy group, via Facebook. This group is aimed to connect doctors who are studying for their PESCI. Please see the following link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1469286566700283/

How Can We Help You?

If you are looking for further guidance on PESCI applications or would like to ask further questions about the information mentioned, this is something our team can help you with. Contact us directly on admin@peoplemedical.com.au.

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People Medical Consulting are a team of professionals with a passion for guiding those specialising in the Medical industry to find their career pathway and settle into Australia. Working with both Australian trained and Overseas trained professionals, we have extensive experience in Recruitment of General Practitioners and Document Assistance for those requiring support with RACGP, AHPRA, 19AA and 19AB Medicare Exemptions.