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The below three-year analysis of the outcomes of SIMG assessments in Australia is also provided as a guide, to enable SIMGs to self-assess the likelihood of their surgical training being judged as partially or substantially comparable.
Three-year analysis of the outcomes of SIMG assessments in Australia (JP Comment – we can provide the number over the same 3 year period for Aotearoa NZ. But that should be listed in the Aotearoa NZ section)
RACS reviewed the results of all specialist assessment applications received and processed between 01/11/2018 - 08/11/2021.
Of the 129 applications received:
o 24 applicants (19%) were found to be not comparable on paper-based assessment
o 105 applicants (81%) were offered an interview
Interviews proceeded for 105 applicants in total and resulted in:
o 25 applicants (24%) were found to be not comparable at interview
o 61 applicants (58%) were found to be partially comparable at interview
o 19 applicants (18%) were found to be substantially comparable at interview.
The graphs below shows SIMG Assessment Outcomes by Country of Training. NOTE: the data can only be used as a guide. Each application is assessed on its individual merits.
Three-year analysis of the outcomes of SIMG assessments in Australia (JP Comment – we can provide the number over the same 3 year period for Aotearoa NZ. But that should be listed in the Aotearoa NZ section)
RACS reviewed the results of all specialist assessment applications received and processed between 01/11/2018 - 08/11/2021.
Of the 129 applications received:
o 24 applicants (19%) were found to be not comparable on paper-based assessment
o 105 applicants (81%) were offered an interview
Interviews proceeded for 105 applicants in total and resulted in:
o 25 applicants (24%) were found to be not comparable at interview
o 61 applicants (58%) were found to be partially comparable at interview
o 19 applicants (18%) were found to be substantially comparable at interview.
The graphs below shows SIMG Assessment Outcomes by Country of Training. NOTE: the data can only be used as a guide. Each application is assessed on its individual merits.