Starting 23 December 2024, qualified psychiatrists and anaesthetists from similar health systems can apply for a faster registration process to practice in Australia, by bypassing individual assessments by specialist colleges.
To access this streamlined process, specialists must hold qualifications from an approved list, including:
Anaesthesia:
Ireland:
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Fellowship of the College of Anaesthetists of Ireland (CAI) and Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Specialist Training (CSCST) since July 2012. |
| United Kingdom: |
Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) and Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) since August 2007. |
Psychiatry:
| United Kingdom: |
Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) and Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) since August 2007. |
What’s required?
- Meet the same registration standards as other doctors (English proficiency, criminal history check, recency of practice)
- Undergo 6 months of supervision by an Australian-registered specialist
- Complete mandatory orientation and cultural safety training
Stay tuned as more details are confirmed in the coming days. In the meantime, reach out to our Regulatory & Migration Services team to see if you qualify.
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