Pre-Employment Structured Clinical interview (PESCI)

The Pre-Employment Structured Clinical Interview (PESCI) is an assessment conducted to evaluate the clinical competence, communication skills, and professional readiness of internationally qualified health practitioners, particularly those seeking registration in Australia. It is a structured, scenario-based interview administered by an accredited assessment body such as Oyamed, which is authorized by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). The PESCI typically involves a panel of experienced clinicians who assess the candidate's ability to apply clinical knowledge, make sound clinical decisions, and demonstrate an understanding of the Australian healthcare context. Oyamed conducts PESCIs in accordance with AHPRA guidelines, ensuring a fair, transparent, and standardized evaluation process that helps determine a candidate’s suitability for limited or provisional registration