This page is for applicants who already hold current Exemption Status and may also be working in an Area of Need (AON) position.
This page contains all necessary information for applicants who wish to apply for Extension/Renewal or Review of their Exemption Status, New Area of Need applications or Area of Need Extensions.
Flowcharts
- Flowchart Extension/Renewal or Review of Exemption Status
- Flowchart for new Area of Need (AON) applications
- Flowchart for Area of Need (AON) extensions
Area of Need
New Area of Need (AON) Applications
You can only apply for a new AON position if you are a current Exemption Candidate and have previously been assessed for Specialist Assessment.
AON positions are declared by the States and Territories in Australia. Applicants must first have identified an AON position for which an employer considers them suitable and has offered them employment. An application must then be made to the Australian Medical Council (AMC).
An applicant who is approved for an AON position is only permitted to work in this specific position. If the position description changes or you change jobs, a new AON application must be submitted to the College via the AMC. For assessment dates please refer to the “State Assessment Panel Assessment Dates” document on the Links and Forms page.
Please note that it is up to the Assessment Panel to decide whether or not you will need to attend an interview.
- Application forms for AON applications
- 2013 State Assessment Panel Assessment Dates
Area of Need Extensions
Current exemption candidates employed in AON positions requiring an extension to their AON support can apply directly to the College for AON extension approval.
For assessment dates please refer to the “Committee Assessment Dates” document on the Links and Forms page.
- Application forms for AON extensions
- 2013 Committee Assessment Dates
Specialist Assessment (Exemption Candidates)
Extension/Renewal of Exemption Status
Exemption status is initially granted for three years, during which time the candidate is expected to complete any additional training, pre-examination experiences and examinations stipulated by the Committee in order to be eligible for Fellowship. However, should the applicant be unable to complete all requirements within three years, they may apply for an Extension of Exemption Status. Applications for Extension of Exemption Status should be submitted directly to the RANZCP.
Specialist IMGs who have previously held Exemption Status but whose status is no longer current may apply for a Renewal of Exemption Status. Applications for Renewal of Exemption Status should be submitted directly to the RANZCP.
- Application form for Extension/Renewal of Exemption Status
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2013 Committee Assessment Dates
Review of Exemption Status
If an applicant can confirm they have obtained a new qualification and/or experience and believes it may affect the exemption status they were initially granted, an application for a Review of Exemption Status may be submitted. The Committee assesses applications for review to determine if additional exemptions are warranted. Please carefully review the current Equivalence Guidelines on the Forms & Documents page before lodging an application.
Applications for Review of Exemption Status should be submitted directly to the RANZCP.
- Application form for Review of Exemption Status
- 2013 Committee Assessment Dates
How to complete Exemption Candidate Experiences
Please refer to the following document for more information on how to complete these experiences.
- How to complete Exemption Candidate Experiences
Dual Pathway Equivalence Guidelines
For general information about the different Categories of Exemption please refer to the current Equivalence Guidelines on the Links and Forms page.
Forms & Documents
Forms & Documents can be accessed and downloaded via the Forms and Documents page. This includes Application Forms, Equivalence Guidelines, CV template and assessment closing dates.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The FAQ document contains the most commonly asked questions by new applicants. Please click here to browse through our FAQs
Admission to Fellowship
A “Notice of Intent for Admission to Fellowship” form has to be submitted with every Exemption Candidate Exam application. This will enable you to be pre-approved for Fellowship at the next General Council Meeting. This will fast track your admission to Fellowship should you pass the exam. Please note that the College requires EICS Verification of your Primary & Specialist Qualifications (via the AMC) before your application can go to the next step. For more information about Admission to Fellowship please refer to link 81 on the Links and Forms page.
Substantial Comparability Pathway
To apply for the Substantial Comparability Pathway, please visit the Substantial Comparability Pathway website.
Changes & News
On our Changes & News page you can find the latest updates for Exemption Candidates as well as our monthly Newsletter with important information and changes concerning Exemption Candidates.
Complaints Resolution
For information about the College’s complaints resolution process please click here.
Appeals Process
For information about the College’s appeals process please click here.
Support Programs
For information about the support programs available please click here.