Specialist Registration


Specialist Registration in Australia

Background

This guide is intended for overseas trained physicians or paediatricians (OTPs) who wish to apply for specialist registration in Australia. Those OTPs who hold qualifications that allow practice and recognition as a specialist physician/paediatrician in the country of training may apply to have their specialist training and experience assessed by the RACP.

The process is one in which the formal training and assessment, clinical experience and standard of practice of the applicant are assessed against those of an Australian consultant physician or paediatrician (see Attachment 1). The process does not solely consider formal training and assessment but takes into consideration subsequent clinical experience and the nature of the OTP’s current practice including participation in continuing professional development activities and contribution to the profession. This is a comprehensive process that involves:

  • an application using a standardised pro forma;
  • referees’ reports; and
  • an interview.

Who is eligible for assessment?
An OTP who holds a primary qualification from outside of Australia or New Zealand, and who has not successfully completed the Australian Medical Council (AMC) examinations, may apply via the AMC for assessment for specialist registration in Australia. Applications cannot be made directly to the RACP.

Please note that due to the unavoidable amount of paperwork involved in the assessment procedure, applicants should allow plenty of time to undertake an assessment for specialist registration.

For more detailed information about the Specialist Registration process please download the Specialist Registration - OTP Information Sheet.

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