Requirements and Guidelines for Registration as a Medical Practitioner/Specialist

Document Certification and Language Requirements:

• All copies of documents must be certified/notarized by a Justice of the Peace or Notary Public.
• Non-English documents must have a certified/notarized English translation.
• All documents must be legible; illegible documents will be discarded.

Certificate of Good Standing:

• Must be no older than nine (9) months.
• Should be sent directly from the relevant Medical Licensing Authority to the Barbados Medical Council.

Required Supporting Documents for Upload:

1. Recent color passport-sized photograph.
2. Certified copy of original medical degree/certificate (MBBS/MD).
3. Evidence of completing a rotating internship.
4. Certified copies of postgraduate certificates (e.g., DM, Boards) if applying for specialist registration.
5. Copy of a valid police clearance certificate of character:
   • Issued no earlier than six months prior to application.
   • Must be from the jurisdiction where the applicant lives or works.
6. Detailed curriculum vitae (CV) including biographical data, medical education, postgraduate training, clinical experience, employment history, and research work.
7. Photo identification (passport page with identifying information or national ID for Barbadian citizens).
8. Proof of English proficiency (IELTS or equivalent) if English is not the first language.
9. Any additional documents as required by the Council.

Pre-Evaluation Process:

• After submitting your documents, a preliminary evaluation will be conducted, and you will be notified by email with the outcome.
• If accepted, schedule an appointment online for document verification.

Registration Fees:

• Temporary Registration (valid for six months): BDS $375.00.
• Annual Registration: BDS $1,250.00.

Additional Notes:

The Barbados Medical Council may request further documents or information as necessary.

The final decision on your registration is solely at the discretion of the Barbados Medical Council.

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