12 Jun 2026
Ireland
Medical Council of Ireland opens consultation on IMG pathway reform
Our full submission is available in the Research library. Public consultation closes in August.
News
What's changing in international medical licensing.
A curated timeline of regulator announcements, legislative moves, and workforce data relevant to IMG mobility and PLAB recognition.
28 May 2026
Australia
AMC signals review of the Competent Authority Pathway scope
A working group will examine expanding recognised jurisdictions and streamlining the workplace-based assessment.
04 May 2026
United States
Fourth US state advances IMG licensure bill
Legislation modelled on Tennessee's 2023 statute passes committee in a fourth state, further normalising alternative pathways.
19 Apr 2026
Canada
Ontario expands practice-ready assessment intake
Provincial move addresses the 6.5 million Canadians without a family doctor — a workforce pressure our latest data brief quantifies.
02 Apr 2026
EU
European Parliament committee hears testimony on IMG mobility
AdvocacyForPLAB submitted written evidence on physician workforce projections and recognition frameworks.