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The state and territory medical boards have agreed to accept overseas trained specialists who are assessed and recognized by Australian or (Australian and New Zealand) specialist medical colleges for registration to practise in their field of specialization.
The purpose of the specialist assessment is to determine the comparability of training, qualifications and experience of overseas trained specialists, with Australian trained specialists. The application process is administered by the AMC, but assessment of the applicant’s training and experience is undertaken by the relevant specialist medical College.
An OTS/IMG wishing to work in Australia must first apply to the Australian Medical Council (AMC) for specialist recognition, whereby the relevant qualifications are checked through the International Credentials Service (EICS) of the Educational Commission for the Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). The application is in turn referred to the College to determine whether the OTS’s qualifications and professional experience are comparable to those of an Australian-trained specialist. For further information regarding the AMC’s requirements, please consult the website: www.amc.org.au.
During the interview, the assessment panel will determine if the OTS is substantially comparable, partially comparable or not comparable.
If Substantially comparable, the applicant is required to take up appointment in a specialist position under supervision and undertake a peer-assessment in the work place.
If Partially comparable, the applicant is required either:-
a) To undertake a prescribed period of supervised training in an accredited training site not exceeding two years and to sit and pass the College Part II examinations; or
b) To sit and pass the College Part II examinations without additional training
If Not comparable, the applicant is referred back to the AMC where they may proceed down one of their pathways leading to general registration: -
c) Competent Authority
d) Standard pathway (work-place based assessment) or
e) Standard pathway (AMC examination) – existing process
They may then compete for a training position along with other medical graduates.
There are 2 other existing pathways for those that are substantially comparable:
i) Assessment of Overseas Trained Sub-specialists, where an individual applies to be assessed within their sub-specialty only.
ii) International Recognition, where an individual applies for admission to Fellowship of the College on the basis of International Recognition.
If you are successful in either passing the examination or completing the requirements of the peer review in the workplace, you will be eligible for recognition as a specialist in Radiology or Radiation Oncology by the RANZCR and for admission to Fellowship of the College, providing that specific criteria are met.
However, you should be advised that, under the terms of the Commonwealth Health Insurance Act, practitioners who did not obtain their medical degree in Australia may be restricted in their ability to access Medicare benefits even after obtaining Fellowship. For further information regarding access to Medicare Benefits, refer to the Australian Government Medicare Australia website at http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/.
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