Expedited pathway

We have a team specialising in the ESP who can provide information on your eligibility and we welcome you to reach out to us via the contact us button.

You may be eligible if you are a Specialist International Medical Graduate (SIMG), and…

• Hold a recognised medical qualification—approved by both the Australian Medical Council (AMC) and the World Directory of Medical Schools
• Have a specialist qualification on the Medical Board of Australia’s Expedited Specialist Pathway in one of these fields (as of January 2025):
  • General Practice
  • Anaesthesia
  • Psychiatry
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology

• Faster registration – skip the long waits! The ESP speeds up the process so you can start working in Australia sooner
• Direct application – no need for college assessments—apply straight to the Medical Board of Australia
• Make a real impact – work in areas that truly need doctors while gaining valuable experience in Australia’s healthcare system

Getting started is easier than you think! We have a team dedicated to supporting doctors on this pathway and their journey to Australia:

1. Qualification verification – apply through the Australian Medical Council (AMC) to verify your qualifications.
2. Choose your location – we can help match you to a suitable location with the right support.
3. Submit your application – apply for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
4. Supervised practice plan – outline your proposed position and supervisor for Board approval.

Once you are on the pathway, there are a few key steps to complete via the medical board:

• Supervised practice – Work under supervision for six months in an approved role
• Orientation & cultural safety – Get familiar with the Australian healthcare system and complete cultural safety training
• Workplace assessments – Participate in feedback and competency checks
• Progress reporting – Keep the medical board updated with supervised practice reports

If you are joining this pathway, a 10-year moratorium is still applicable, which means you will need to work in a Distribution Priority Area (DPA)—a region identified as needing more doctors. This ensures that under-served communities receive quality healthcare while giving you an opportunity to gain diverse experience.

 If you are on the Expedited Pathway, you will not automatically receive Fellowship from the GP colleges (RACGP or ACRRM), but you may apply separately.