International Medical Graduates

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International Medical Graduates

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Last Update: 22/03/2012 11:44

This page contains information for doctors who have graduated from a medical college outside Australia or New Zealand and who wish to become a Fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS).

Overview
Specialist assessment process
Specialist assessment classifications
Types of recommendations
Area of need applications
IMGs New Zealand
Interview dates

Guidelines
Guidelines for Applicants (PDF 85 KB)
Guidelines for IMG Surgeons Undergoing Clinical Assessment by Supervision (PDF 164 KB)
Guidelines for IMG Surgeons Undergoing Clinical Assessment by Oversight (PDF 163 KB)
Specialty Chair and IMG Board Representatives (PDF 276 KB)
IMG Clinical Assessors (PDF 104 KB)

Specialist Assessment Forms
Privacy Statement (PDF)
Checklist: Specialty Assessment (PDF)
Checklist & Form: Short-Term Specified Training (PDF)

Clinical Assessment Forms
Clinical Assessment Report (PDF)
Clinical Assessment Report - Paediatric Surgery (PDF)
Clinical Assessment Report - Urology (By Assessment) (PDF)
Clinical Assessment Report - Urology (By Examination) (PDF)
Clinical Assessment Checklist (PDF)
Position Description Assessment Form (Word)
IMG - Only Logbooks
Checklist: Exceptional Performance Assessment (PDF 30 KB)
Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS) Form for IMGs in General Surgery (PDF 181 KB)
Mini-Clinical Examination (Mini-CEX) Form for IMGs in General Surgery (PDF 182 KB)

Additional resources
Fees
FAQs
College Governance
Area of need applications
Surveys of IMGs 2008 (PDF 588 KB)

Links
DoctorConnect
Guide on Area of Need (PDF)
Australian Medical Council
Department of Immigration & Citizenship
Medical Council of New Zealand

Surgical Training Programs
Surgical training opportunities for IMGs

 

Contact

International Medical Graduates Department
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
College of Surgeons' Gardens
250-290 Spring Street
East Melbourne VIC 3002 Australia

Telephone: +61 3 9276 7453
Email: img.enquiries@surgeons.org