Making the move to Australia as a Consultant Doctor has just become significantly easier.
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) has introduced its new Accelerated Specialist Pathway, designed to provide a quicker and more streamlined route to specialist recognition for eligible overseas-trained Consultants.
This pathway applies to those with a substantially comparable specialist qualification and consultant-level experience from one of the following countries:
- UK – CCT or CCST
- Republic of Ireland – CSCST
- India – Doctor of Medicine (MD) in General Medicine or General Paediatrics, and Doctorate of Medicine (DM) in the specialty you are applying for
- Hong Kong – Fellowship of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (FHKAM) and Fellowship of the Hong Kong College of Physicians (FHKCP)
- Sri Lanka – Doctor of Medicine (MD) and an Adult Medicine specialist qualification from the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM), University of Colombo
Key Advantages for Consultant Doctors relocating to Australia
- Faster outcomes - RACP advises that decisions are typically issued within 6 weeks, compared with 4–6 months under the Standard Specialist Pathway.
- No interview requirement - Most applicants are not required to attend an interview, reducing both delays and costs.
- Streamlined peer review
UK and Irish applicants: usually 6 months of peer review.
India, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka: typically 12 months, with the possibility of applying for a reduction after 6 months of satisfactory practice.
How Head Medical Supports You
We provide comprehensive support to doctors from start to finish, ensuring your transition to Australia is as smooth as possible:
- Specialist recruitment expertise - We work directly with hospitals across Australia to secure the right opportunities for Consultants.
- Registration guidance - Our in-house Registration Team will manage your RACP application, Medical Board of Australia registration, and all associated documentation.
- Visa and migration support - Our dedicated migration service, Head Immigration, is part of Head Medical and provides specialist visa advice and hands-on assistance for you and your family.
Get in Touch
Whether you are in the early stages of exploring your options or have already decided that a move to Australia is right for you, we would love to help. Get in touch with me directly at sharon@headmedical.com to start the conversation.