The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) is the principal organisation representing the medical specialty of psychiatry in Australia and New Zealand.  The College is responsible for training, examining and awarding the Fellowship of the College qualification to medical practitioners.

Information on the following Overseas Specialist webpages is for specialist international medical graduates (SIMGs) who wish to apply for:

• Specialist Assessment (Fellowship of the College)
• Suitability for employment in an Area of Need position
• Short term specialist specified training

In addition to the information on the following webpages, SIMG information can be found in these documents:

• RANZCP Handbook for Exemption Candidates
• SIMG FAQ
• Dual Pathway Application Flowchart
• Current Exemption Candidate Flowchart
• Area of Need Application Flowchart

The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) has introduced nationally consistent assessment pathways for International Medical Graduates (IMGs).  To view the pathways, please click here. 

Enquiries
For further information, please contact

Specialist IMG Education Team
RANZCP
309 La Trobe Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Tel +61 3 9640 0646
Fax +61 3 9642 5652
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