Minister rules out fast-track SIMG pathway for surgery

USANZ, together with RACS and other medical colleges, has been advocating against expedited pathways for specialist international medical graduates (SIMGs) to practice surgery in Australia and New Zealand. 

This is an issue that many USANZ Members have been following with concern. We are pleased to share the very welcome update that the Australian Federal Government will not be expanding its existing fast-track pathways to include surgery. 

We would like to acknowledge the advocacy of the Board of Urology and USANZ President regarding this issue.

For further information, please read the RACS update.