Requirements and Guidelines for Provisional Registration Applications (Revised August 2024)

Document Certification and Language Requirements:

• All documentation copies 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.

Required Documents for Upload:

1. Recent color passport-sized photograph.
2. Proof of successful completion of final M.B.B.S or M.D. examinations from an accredited medical school, or a notarized copy of the medical qualification document.
3. Documentation indicating consideration for an internship program in Barbados.
4. Copy/original 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.
5. Detailed curriculum vitae (CV) including biographical data and medical education.
6. Proof of English proficiency (IELTS or equivalent) if English is not the first language.
7. Photo identification (passport page with identifying information or national ID for Barbadian citizens).

Registration Fees:

Pro-rated Fees (Only applies to First-time Registrants who pay BDS $1,250.00)

Note: FULL Fees from JANUARY TO JUNE

Verification Process:

Upon provisional approval, the Medical Council Secretary will request via email in-person document presentation for verification which would be done via ONLY by appointment.

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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