Surgery & Allied Specialties

Specialist Comparability Pathway

Step 1: Confirm Eligibility

• Have entered specialist training through a competitive entrance exam (e.g., FCPS Part 1 in Pakistan, NEET-PG in India).

• MRCS + CCT UK eligible

• Arab Board eligible

• Have completed specialist training and exams in your country of origin.

• Be listed on the specialist register in your home country

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Training Duration Requirements

• Pakistan: 2 years of mixed specialty training + Intermediate Medical Module + 3 years advanced training in General medicine

• India (MS programs): 2 years of Chosen speciality + 2-3years of Senior resident experience

• UK | Arab Board | Other Counties: At least 5 years of training ​

• Ideally 1-2 years of Consultant experience

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Step 2: Verification and English Requirements

• Complete EPIC verification and AMC verification of both primary and specialist qualifications.

• Sit an approved English language test (IELTS Academic, OET, or PTE Academic).

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Step 3: CPD Documentation

• Provide evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD), such as:
  Conferences, workshops, and courses
  Clinical governance activities (M&M meetings, quality improvement, risk assessments)

• A CPD template can be completed and signed by your department head.

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Step 4: Complete the RACS Application Form

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SURGICAL SPECIALITY SELECTION

1. Neurosurgery

2. ENT / Head & Neck Surgery

3. Cardiothoracic Surgery

4. General Surgery

5. Urology

6. Orthopaedic Surgery

7. Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery

8. Paediatric Surgery

• Training & Exams: Provide details of all training years, assessments, and final specialist exams.

• Logbook: Attach the signed logbook of procedural experience as trainee, SR, Fellow and Consultant on RACS template

• Internship & Early Training: Document rotations, responsibilities, and assessments.

• Consultant Practice: List each consultant role, with clinical responsibilities, procedural work, teaching, and management duties.

• Letters of Support: Will be required from all training and non training positions

• Academic Contributions: Teaching, research, audit, publications, CPD, and community activities.

• Self-review statement: Outline why you are applying, your eligibility, and your expected learning goals.

• References: Provide referee details and sign the declaration.

• Interview Availability: Confirm your contact details and preferred online interview location.

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Step 5: Attach Documents

• Curriculum/ Training program of specialty from (RCS, CPSP or Medical College)

• All supporting documents like Primary Medical Qualifications, Specialist degrees

• CPD letters and certificates

• Logbooks as trainee, fellow, SR and Consultant in RACS template

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Step 6: Interview and Outcome

• Interview conducted via teleconference.

• Final outcome categories:
  Substantial Comparability
  Partial Comparability
  Not Comparable

Emergency Focus Support

• Application form completion

• Interview preparation

• Job search and placement in Australia either via short term training or specialist requirementa