General Medicine Physicians & Paediatricians: Expedited Specialist Pathway now open

Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) with the following qualifications are now eligible to apply through the Expedited Specialist pathway:

Physician – General Medicine:

• Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom (MRCP(UK)), together with a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Paediatrician:

• Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH), together with a Certificate of Completion Training (CCT)
• Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (MRCPI) in Paediatrics together with a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Specialist Training (CSCST)

Further information on accepted qualifications and eligibility can be found here. 

What this means for eligible Physicians & Paediatricians:

Faster registration: The fast-track pathway offers a significantly reduced timeframe to obtain Australian registration, streamlining the assessment of your qualifications and experience, and enabling a quicker start to your Australian career.

More opportunity: With a high demand for your skills, there is a wide wide variety of specialist general medicine and paediatrics career opportunities nationwide.

Improved work-life balance: Australia is renowned for its high quality of life and strong emphasis on work-life balance.

How can we help?

At Elective Recruitment, we specialise in placing doctors in roles across Australia. If you are a General Medicine Consultant or Paediatrician looking for a new role in Australia, we can guide you through the job search, registration and relocation process from start to finish.

The traditional Specialist pathway remains available for SIMGs who meet the standard eligibility criteria but do not fall under the expedited categories. If you are dual-qualified or you hold a combination of qualifications of which only some are listed on the accepted qualifications list, contact us for advice on your eligibility for the Expedited Specialist pathway.

If you are currently on the Specialist pathway and eligible for the Expedited Specialist pathway, we can assist you to take advantage of the transition arrangements in place to streamline your registration process.

If you are unsure which route is best for your specific qualifications, would like to learn more or simply discuss the options available to you, contact our expert team today. 

What’s next?

As the Board continues to refine and expand this fast-track model, the list of eligible specialties is growing rapidly. Anaesthetics, general medicine, general paediatrics, general practice, obstetrics and gynaecology, and psychiatry have been approved as priority specialities and diagnostic radiology is currently under-assessment to join the pathway. 

If you’re a Physician or Paediatrician considering a move to Australia, we’d love to hear from you. At Elective Recruitment, we specialise in placing doctors into permanent, fixed-term and locum jobs across Australia. Contact us today for a confidential chat or explore our current opportunities and let us connect you with the perfect General Medicine or Paediatrics role.

About the Author 

With over a decade of experience in medical recruitment, Hayley has developed a deep expertise and understanding of the unique challenges and complexities that doctors face when relocating to Australia, taking on locum roles, or navigating the Australian healthcare system. Assisting in permanent, fixed-term, and locum placements across all medical specialties, Hayley guides doctors through the complex journey of regulatory and migration processes, ensuring each candidate has a smooth transition into their new role.