New assessment processes - International Medical Graduate Specialists
ANZCA Council has agreed to a new process for the assessment of International Medical Graduate Specialists (IMGS). The new IMGS process, which becomes effective from January 1, 2009, has been redesigned in consultation with the Australian Medical Council , the Medical Boards and Government
The major changes involve some applicants assessed as having Advanced Standing towards Substantial Comparability after interview to proceed to Fellowship without examination. They will have to undertake a period of Clinical Practice Assessment and a comprehensive Workplace Based Assessment. Those considered Partially Comparable after interview will be required to undertake a period of Clinical Practice Assessment, the examination and a comprehensive Workplace Based Assessment. The Workplace Based Assessment is additional to other assessments on site described in the relevant documents. An information pack regarding the new processes will be forwarded to all relevant stakeholders, including Regional/National Committees, in the coming days. Please click here for further information.
