Applying for Specialist Assessment in Australia

SIMGs with formal postgraduate specialist qualifications in surgery who wish to work in Australia can apply to RACS for an assessment of their qualifications and experience for comparability with Australian trained surgeons. Find out more about the Specialist Assessment Pathway.

The SIMG Specialist Assessment Eligibility Quiz is available to prospective applicants as a self-assessment tool, designed to help SIMGs determine their eligibility to apply for an assessment. 

In addition, it's recommended to access Ahpra's registration self-assessment tool

1. Check you meet the eligibility criteria, and ensure you have the relevant documentation as listed in the Specialist Assessment Checklist
2. Apply directly to Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduate's (ECFMG) for verification of both primary and specialist qualification(s);
3. Complete an Australian Medical Council (AMC) online application to establish an AMC portfolio
4. Apply to RACS for Specialist and/or Area of Need (AoN). Note: This link will direct you to RACS E-Hub. Please register or sign in, then click "Applications" followed by "Available applications" ensure you click apply now next to Specialist Assessment (SA). 

The Medical Board of Australia (MBA) is responsible for medical registration and is supported by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

The Australian Medical Council (AMC) is the national standards body for medical education and training in Australia. The AMC also maintains the qualifications portal where SIMG records can be accessed by RACS (for assessment purposes) and the MBA (for registration purposes).