EPIC Verification Guide for Registering with the IMC
If you are a Doctor who plans to work in Ireland, it’s important to understand how to verify your documents so you can register with the Irish Medical Council (IMC). EPIC is a service that verifies whether your medical qualifications meet international standards. The Irish Medical Council (IMC) uses this verification to ensure that your education and training are equivalent in quality to those in Ireland.
Without EPIC verification, your application could be delayed or even rejected. That’s why it’s important to understand and complete this process correctly. This blog provides a step-by-step guide to help you through the process.
How To Verify Your Credentials
1. Confirm Your Medical School Listing
Start by ensuring your medical school is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools. Only graduates from listed institutions are eligible for registration.
2. Set Up Your Account
Go to the EPIC website and create your account. After EPIC processes your application, they will email your login details. Use these credentials to access your personal EPIC dashboard, where you can upload documents and manage all requests. You’ll need to pay a registration fee when you submit your account request.
3. Verify Your Identity
Before uploading any credentials, you will need to submit an EPIC Identification Form (EIF) and confirm your identity. This one-time identity verification unlocks your ability to upload documents for verification.
The required documents can change based on where you completed your training. They also depend on whether you are applying for an exemption for your Medical Council Training. You can find more details on the Medical Council website.
4. Upload Required Credentials for Medical Council Ireland
Upload all necessary documents, such as your Final Medical Degree or Diploma, Internship Certificate, and any other educational documents. Be sure to select the Irish Medical Council as the recipient when uploading each document. This ensures that the system automatically sends your EPIC Report to the IMC once the verification process is complete.
If ECFMG has already verified your documents, you can add them to your EPIC portfolio for free. Just make sure to include your ECFMG/USMLE ID when setting up your account.
5. Apply for IMC Registration
After you verify and send all required documents, finish submitting your application to register with the Irish Medical Council. Submit the official form on the Medical Council’s website. Include your EPIC ID in the application to link your verified documents to your submission.
6. Check That All Reports Are Sent
You can manage and track reports through the “My Reports” tab in your EPIC account. If you didn’t select the Irish Medical Council as the recipient when uploading a document, you need to go to your EPIC account and send the report to them manually to make sure they receive it.
7.Finalise Your Medical Registration
Once you have confirmed that all your documents and reports are submitted correctly to the IMC, you can proceed with the next steps in the registration process. Depending on the type of registration you apply for, you may need to complete additional requirements, such as passing a pre-registration examination.
Once you meet all the requirements and the IMC approves your application, you will be officially registered and ready to begin practicing medicine in Ireland.
Summary
Using EPIC to verify your medical credentials is a key part of the IMC registration process for international Doctors. With your EPIC login, you can control your document submissions and manage your application form. This ensures a smooth path to practicing medicine in Ireland.
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