PostGradMed.AU
2026 – 2027 Cycle

Key Dates

Every critical application window in one place — intern year by state, specialist college rounds, and AMC examination dates for international graduates.

PGY1 · 2027 Intake

Internship

All states and territories open simultaneously in 2026 for the 2027 intern intake.

OpensClosesOffers ReleasedStart Date
State / TerritorySystemOpensClosesOffersStart
NSWNew South Wales
HETI PMET5 May 20264 Jun 202615 Jul 202618 Jan 2027
VICVictoria
PMCV Victorian Intern Match5 May 20264 Jun 202615 Jul 20264 Jan 2027
QLDQueensland
Queensland Health5 May 20264 Jun 202615 Jul 202618 Jan 2027
SASouth Australia
SA Health / SAMET5 May 20264 Jun 202615 Jul 202613 Jan 2027
WAWestern Australia
PMCWA Intern Recruitment5 May 20264 Jun 202615 Jul 202611–18 Jan 2027
TASTasmania
Tasmanian Health Service5 May 20264 Jun 202615 Jul 202611–18 Jan 2027
ACTAustralian Capital Territory
Canberra Health Services5 May 20264 Jun 202615 Jul 202618 Jan 2027
NTNorthern Territory
NT Health5 May 20264 Jun 202615 Jul 202611–18 Jan 2027

Dates confirmed for the 2027 intake. Verify with the relevant state authority before applying.

PGY3+ · 2026–2027 Intake

Specialist Colleges

Application windows across all major Australian specialist colleges. Always verify with each college directly.

CollegeSpecialtyRoundOpensClosesStatusNotes
RACGPGeneral PracticeRound 13 Mar 202614 Apr 2026ClosedClosed. NEA in May & Aug 2026.
RACGPGeneral PracticeRound 27 Jul 202628 Jul 2026UpcomingNEA: Aug 2026. Usually rural/remote and unfilled spots.
ACRRMRural & Remote MedicineEarly Intake25 Nov 202516 Feb 2026ClosedClosed. MMI Interviews: Feb or May 2027.
ACRRMRural & Remote MedicineIntake 217 Feb 202611 May 2026ClosedClosed. MMIs: 10–21 Aug 2026. Outcomes: 10 Sep 2026.
ACRRMRural & Remote MedicineIntake 34 Aug 202626 Oct 2026UpcomingPrimary intake for Semester 1, 2027.
RACSSurgery (SET)—18 Feb 202626 Mar 2026ClosedClosed. Referee Reports: Apr–May 2026. Interviews: Jun–Jul 2026. Offers by 13 Nov 2026.
ACEMEmergency MedicineRound 14 May 20262 Jun 2026UpcomingReference deadlines follow shortly after closing.
ACEMEmergency MedicineRound 23 Aug 20261 Sep 2026UpcomingReference deadlines follow shortly after closing.
CICMIntensive CareIntake 116 Mar 202630 Mar 2026ClosedClosed. Pre-reg closes 30 Mar, refs due 13 Apr.
CICMIntensive CareIntake 217 Aug 202631 Aug 2026UpcomingOutcome: Nov 2026. Training start: Feb 2027.
ANZCAAnaesthesiaState-BasedJun 2026Aug 2026UpcomingNo central selection. ACT: 21 Jul–17 Aug. WA: Jun advert, Sep interviews. SA/NT: Late Jun–Jul. QLD/NSW/VIC via state RMO campaigns.
RANZCOGObstetrics & Gynaecology—13 Mar 202613 Apr 2026ClosedClosed. HoD approval: 4 May. Interviews: 12 Jun. Offers: 29 Jul (Phase 1), 3 Aug (Phase 2). RPL closes 30 Sep.
RANZCOOphthalmology—Feb 202627 Mar 2026ClosedClosed. Referee Phone Calls: Jun–Jul 2026. Network Preference Form due: 3 Aug 2026.
RANZCPPsychiatrySA / VIC / WA11 May 202622 Jun 2026UpcomingSA closes 22 Jun, interviews 10–12 Aug. VIC via PMCV from May. NSW/WA: contact local training office.
RANZCPPsychiatryQLDMay 202615 Jun 2026UpcomingQLD application due 15 Jun. Interviews: 15 Jul 2026.
RANZCRRadiology / Oncology—1 Jun 202629 Jun 2026UpcomingProfile registration by May ($800). AU Interviews: Aug 2026. NZ Interviews: 16 Jun 2026.
RACPPhysician (Basic Training)Hospital RecruitmentJul 2026Aug 2026UpcomingSecure hospital position first (Jul–Aug), then RACP College registration: Dec 2026 – 28 Feb 2027.

Indicative for the 2026–2027 intake cycle. ANZCA dates are state-based — confirm with your state RMO campaign. Verify all dates directly with each college before applying.

IMGs · 2026 Exam Cycle

AMC Examinations

AMC MCQ windows and Clinical scheduling blocks for 2026. Apply for AMC Authorization first (valid 12 months) before booking a seat.

Part 1CAT MCQ Examination· Pearson VUE centres globally · Mon–Sat
Exam WindowExam DatesResults Released
May 202611 May – 16 May5 Jun 2026
June 202615 Jun – 20 Jun10 Jul 2026
July 202613 Jul – 18 Jul7 Aug 2026
August 202617 Aug – 22 Aug17 Sep 2026
September 202614 Sep – 19 Sep15 Oct 2026
October 202612 Oct – 17 Oct12 Nov 2026
November 202616 Nov – 21 Nov17 Dec 2026
Part 2Clinical Examination· OSCE format · Scheduling blocks
Slots book within minutes of opening — monitor amc.org.au closely.
BlockScheduling OpensLocationStatusNotes
May – Aug 2026Opened Feb 2026Melbourne / OnlineLargely FullNow largely full. Waitlist may be available.
Sep – Dec 2026Typically Jun / Jul 2026Melbourne / OnlineUpcomingSlots book within minutes of opening — monitor amc.org.au closely.

All AMC dates are indicative for 2026. Verify current windows and authorization requirements at amc.org.au before booking.