Eligible Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs), who wish to gain one of the nine specialty qualifications, may apply for surgical training posts. For more information, visit the RACS website and the Australian Medical Council (AMC).

International medical graduates in Australia: A survey report on the experiences, perceptions and decision factors of migrating doctors

This report is part of a broader stream of work by the Australian Medical Council (AMC), the International Medical Graduate Assessment Experiences and Performance project, which is designed to improve understanding of the journeys of international medical graduates and the contribution that they make once they are in the workforce. The report is based on a survey undertaken as part of that project in August 2023.

Case studies – read the story of a former SIMG

Mikko Larsen FRACS obtained 2018
Rodrigo Teixeira FRACS obtained 2014

ASPS can facilitate conversations between surgeons and hospitals. For further information, contact our Membership Manager, Vanessa Soady – membership@plasticsurgery.org.au

ASPS offers complimentary Associate membership to SIMGs at no cost. For further information, contact our Membership Manager, Vanessa Soady – membership@plasticsurgery.org.au