Frequently asked questions

Most overseas-trained GPs go through AMC (Australian Medical Council) verification and AHPRA registration before they can practise here. The exact pathway depends on where you trained, your experience and your specialist qualifications. We assess your eligibility for free on your first call, so you know where you stand before you commit to anything.

Registration timelines vary case by case, since AHPRA, AMC and visa steps each depend on your individual situation. Once you're registered, our average placement is just 22 days. We track every step in the GP Link app, so you always know exactly where things stand.

Nothing — GP Link is free for doctors, always. Practices engage us to find, vet and register the GPs they need, so you never pay a fee for our service, from your first call through to your first day at work.

Yes — employer-backed sponsorship for you and your family is standard for our placements. We coordinate the visa process alongside your AHPRA registration, so both move forward together rather than one holding up the other.

We place doctors into 830+ locations across Australia. Many international doctors start in a Distribution Priority Area (DPA) — a community that needs GPs most, often outer-metro or regional — before moving on later in their career. We'll explain exactly what that means for your Medicare billing before you accept anything.

It depends on your background. IELTS, OET and PTE are the common routes most overseas-trained doctors take. Some doctors qualify through PLAB or NZREX-recognised pathways instead, without needing a separate English test. We confirm your exact requirement on your first call, before you book or pay for anything.

Engagement terms are discussed up front once we understand your vacancy — there's no cost and no obligation to make an enquiry. Tell us about the role and we'll give you a clear quote before any commitment is needed.

Once a doctor is fully registered, placements average 22 days. Registration lead time varies, because it depends on each doctor's qualifications and AHPRA/AMC pathway — we'll give you a realistic timeframe once candidates are matched to your vacancy.

Yes. Section 19AB of the Health Insurance Act restricts where overseas-trained doctors can bill Medicare for a set period. We match doctors to locations where they're eligible and handle the exemption logistics, so you only see candidates who can genuinely work — and bill Medicare — at your practice.

Every candidate's qualifications are verified through official channels — AMC and AHPRA — before they ever reach your shortlist. We also run interviews and reference checks, so the doctors you see are genuinely ready to work, not just available.