Specialist recognitionfor Surgical International Medical Graduates
Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) with formal postgraduate specialty qualifications, seeking registration in Australia are advised to lodge an application for assessment as a specialist through the Australian Medical Council (AMC). The AMC will provide information about registration for doctors whose primary medical qualifications and/or specialist qualification are not recognised in Australia.
The Australian Medical Council
PO Box 4810
Kingston ACT 2604
Tel: +61 2 6270 9709
Fax: +61 2 6270 9799
Email: amc@amc.org.au
The AMC will forward the application to the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Department of International Medical Graduates and Assessment. The Department of SIMGs and Assessment will be able to provide you with any more details you may require.
Specialist International Medical Graduates Department
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
College of Surgeons Gardens
Spring Street
Melbourne Vic 3000
Tel: +61 3 9276 7453
Email: simg.enquiries@surgeons.org
RACS SIMG's information, click here