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Pathways to Certification

Examination Pathways

IMCAC offers three structured routes to certification, each designed to accommodate different professional backgrounds and experience levels.

Route A

Full Examination Pathway

For candidates entering through direct examination

Examination Pathway

Written Examination
Full OSCE
Case Log Submission
Viva & Case Defense
Certification

Eligibility Criteria

  • Valid medical registration in home jurisdiction
  • Minimum 2 years post-licensure clinical experience
  • Evidence of relevant training or practice in aesthetic medicine
  • Professional references from two registered medical practitioners

Required Documents

  • Valid medical license (certified copy)
  • Medical qualification certificates
  • Proof of clinical experience (employment letters)
  • Government-issued identification
  • Passport-sized photograph
  • Professional references
Minimum Cases: Minimum 50 documented cases across key procedure categories
Route B

Experienced Practitioner Pathway

For senior practitioners with extensive documented practice

Examination Pathway

Peer Endorsement
Audit Review
Modified OSCE
Viva & Case Defense
Certification

Eligibility Criteria

  • Valid medical registration in home jurisdiction
  • Minimum 5 years of documented practice in aesthetic medicine
  • Peer endorsement from three board-certified practitioners
  • Published audit or clinical governance evidence

Required Documents

  • Valid medical license (certified copy)
  • Detailed curriculum vitae with practice history
  • Peer endorsement letters (minimum 3)
  • Clinical audit reports or governance documentation
  • Case log with minimum 100 documented cases
  • CPD evidence from the last 3 years
Minimum Cases: Minimum 100 documented cases with detailed outcome records
Route C

Accredited Training Completion Pathway

For graduates of IMCAC-recognised structured programs

Examination Pathway

Program Completion Verification
Written Examination
Full OSCE
Case Log + Viva
Certification

Eligibility Criteria

  • Valid medical registration in home jurisdiction
  • Successful completion of an IMCAC-accredited training program
  • Program completion certificate from accredited institution
  • Supervisor assessment and sign-off

Required Documents

  • Valid medical license (certified copy)
  • Program completion certificate
  • Supervisor assessment report
  • Training logbook (institution-verified)
  • Government-issued identification
  • Passport-sized photograph
Minimum Cases: As defined by the accredited training program (typically 30+ supervised cases)