The Specialist Assessment pathway is suitable for Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) who:

  • have completed a specialist training program and are recognised as a specialist in emergency medicine in their country of training, and
  • are seeking registration as a specialist in emergency medicine with the Medical Board of Australia (MBA), or vocational registration in emergency medicine with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).

The Specialist Assessment Process:

Assessment for specialist recognition in Australia 

  • Application Process

Initial Assessment 

  • How Your Application is Processed
  • Initial Assessment (paper-based assessment) Outcomes
  • Eligibility for an Interview

Assessment Interview (for eligible applicants)

  • Assessment At Interview
  • Interview Process
  • Interview Assessment Outcome

The Specialist Assessment Process:

Assessment for specialist recognition (Vocational Registration) in Aotearoa New Zealand

Advice on suitability for Vocational Registration in Aotearoa New Zealand and determination of pathway requirements for ACEM Fellowship

  • Application Process

Preliminary Assessment/Advice  

  • How Your Application is Processed
  • Preliminary Assessment (Advice)
  • Eligibility for an Interview

Assessment Interview (for eligible applicants)

  • Assessment at Interview
  • Interview Process
  • Areas assessed
  • Report

Interview Assessment Advice/Outcome

  • Advice for vocational registration in Aotearoa New Zealand
  • ACEM Fellowship
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Frequently Asked Questions 

  • How long does the assessment process take?
  • What are the costs involved for a typical SIMG assessment/ pathway?
  • What is required after an applicant receives an assessment outcome?
  • What are the pathway requirements for achieving eligibility for election to ACEM Fellowship?
  • Where can you do the emergency department (ED) supervised practice?
  • Can the MCNZ Vocational Registration and ACEM SIMG pathway requirements for Fellowship be completed concurrently?
  • Are there specific timeframes to achieve eligibility for election to ACEM Fellowship?
  • What are my rights to appeal the College's decision following the assessment outcome?
  • Can I re-apply if I was assessed as not comparable either after the initial assessment or interview?

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