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Specialist Pathway

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The Specialist Pathway is open to:

1. Overseas trained specialists seeking to work in NSW, including in Area of Need positions
2. Overseas trained specialists who wish to undertake specified training in NSW (See below)
3. IMGs who are specialists-in-training and who wish to undertake specified training in NSW (See below)

Applicants on the Specialist Pathway are not required to sit the AMC MCQ examination.

• How to Apply

Overseas-trained specialists or overseas specialists-in-training who wish to undertake specified training in NSW

Applicants who wish to undertake specified specialist training in NSW will be registered by the NSW Medical Board on advice from the relevant Specialist College as to whether:

a) the position is a suitable training position; and

b) the specified training program is appropriate for the applicant according to the following specific criteria:

• The applicant is a recognised specialist or specialist-in-training in their country of training, the latter category comprising those who have passed specialist examinations and/or are no more than two years from completing specialist training in their country of training.
• The applicant will be undertaking training or obtaining experience in Australia not available in their country of training, for a short period - normally up to one year but can in exceptional circumstances be extended to three years, and includes opportunities such as exchange fellowships.
• There is comprehensive documentation concerning the training program and the nominated supervisor and evidence that the training program is appropriate for the applicant, taking into consideration their prior training and experience.

It is not expected that the specified training would lead to the awarding of an Australian Specialist Fellowship.

The above criteria provide guidance to determine suitability of an applicant for a specified training position according to the individual circumstances of each applicant. The purpose of the College assessment is to provide advice to the Board as to whether the criteria above are satisfied.

The Medical Board will determine the applicant's suitability for registration taking into account the advice provided by the relevant Specialist College and considering, in addition, the following criterion and all other registration requirements:

• The applicant has stated their intention to return to their country of training at the end of training in Australia.

Applicants who are able to satisfy the above criteria will be eligible for conditional registration on the Specialist Pathway. Applicants who do not satisfy the criteria will need to progress through either the Competent Authority or Standard Pathways.

The Specialist Pathway assessment process is illustrated on this flowchart.