Apply for short-term training pathway in Australia

Before submitting an application for the Short Term Training in a Medical Specialty Pathway, it is recommended that applicants do the following:

1. Read the short term training in a medical specialty pathway policy (PDF 207.09KB)
2. Read the checklist for short term training (PDF 227.58KB) (or checklist for extension (PDF 220.82KB) if applying for an extension)
3. Apply directly to the AMC for primary source verification (PSV) of your medical qualifications
4. A separate application is required for each individual application
5. Fees are payable by credit card or PayPal

Please note: SIMGs have 12 weeks to upload all required documentation and make payment towards the short term training fee.

To access the application form, you will need to create a RACS account (if you haven't already done so). Then, click on the application link below and work through the following steps:

1. Select 'Create Account'
2. Once an account has been created, log on to the short term application using your new account credentials
3. Select 'Short Term Training Application' or 'Short Term Extension Application'
4. Ensure all fields and appropriate documentation are completed and submitted with the application.

If you require any assistance while submitting your application, please contact [email protected]

RACS is in the process of updating this application portal, as a result, we anticipate the webform will be closed from 2 March 2026 - 11 March 2026, approximately. Please ensure you submit a complete application by 1 March 2026 to avoid any data loss. 

Please refer to the RACS Schedule of Fees for the most up-to-date Short Term Specified Training Position Application Fee.