Application Dates
Application windows by college and specialty. Dates are indicative — always verify directly with the relevant college before applying.
NEA (Casper Test): sits in May & Aug 2026. $190 fee, non-refundable.
MMIs (Intake 2): 10–21 Aug 2026. Outcomes: 10 Sep 2026. Training starts Jan–Feb 2027.
Applications for 2027 SET intake are closed. Some specialties apply via specialty society, not RACS directly.
Reference/review deadlines follow shortly after each closing date.
Intake 2 outcome: Nov 2026. Training start: Feb 2027. Two intakes per year (Mar & Aug).
Applications for 2027 entry have now closed. RPL deadline: 30 Sep 2026.
Applications for 2027 training have closed. AU/NZ citizenship or PR required by 1 Apr 2026.
State-based recruitment. NSW/WA: contact local training office. NT: Feb & Aug intakes.
Register RANZCR college profile ($800) before applying. Some networks recruit independently.
No central ANZCA selection — state-based. QLD via QLD Health RMO Campaign; NSW via NSW Ministry of Health; VIC via VATC.
Hospital recruitment (Jul–Aug) must be secured before RACP College registration (Dec–Feb). Approved by local Director of Physician Education.
* Dates are indicative for the 2026–2027 intake cycle. Always verify with the relevant college before applying. Some dates reflect the previous cycle and will be confirmed for the upcoming round.
Application Requirements
Eligibility criteria and selection components for each specialty college. Select a college to expand.
* Requirements listed are indicative for the 2026–2027 intake cycle. PGY thresholds reflect the year of training commencement, not application. Always verify directly with the relevant college.
College Fees
Estimated college fees for the 2026/2027 intake. Does not include hospital recruitment costs, mandatory exam fees (e.g. GSSE for surgery), or required courses.
| College | Specialty | Application Fee | Initial Registration | Annual Training Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
RACGP | General Practice | $725NEA / Selection | Includedin training | ~$3,000+Varies by pathway |
ACRRM | Rural Generalist | $690$190 App + $500 Selection | — | $470Registrar membership |
RACS | Surgery (SET) | $1,575Reg $655 + Selection $920* | $3,500–$4,500Est. varies by specialty | $4,100–$5,200Est. varies by specialty |
ACEM | Emergency Medicine | $1,270Selection fee (AU) | $890Entrance registration | $2,629 |
ANZCA | Anaesthesia | $895 | $2,905Trainee registration | $3,930 |
RANZCOG | Obstetrics & Gynae | $955+ $1,476 interview fee | — | $5,756excl. GST |
RANZCO | Ophthalmology | $1,890 + GST | — | $6,787AU/NZ trainees |
RANZCP | Psychiatry | $650 | $1,150 | $2,298Band A (9+ months) |
RANZCR | Radiology / Onc | $800Pre-selection profile | $1,500 | $2,600 |
CICM | Intensive Care | — | $3,250Trainee registration | $2,350excl. GST |
RACP | Physician (Basic Training) | —Hospital-based | — | $4,230excl. GST |
* RACS selection fees vary by surgical specialty (e.g. Neurosurgery vs. General Surgery). All fees are approximate AUD for the 2026/2027 intake and subject to change.
Understanding the full cost
$5,000 – $10,000
Before Day 1 of training: college selection fees, mandatory exams (e.g. GSSE ~$4,000 for RACS), and required courses like EMST or ALS2 ($1,500–$3,500 each).
$4,000 – $8,000 per exam
Annual training fees cover ePortfolio and assessments. Fellowship exam sittings are billed separately per attempt. Colleges typically require Annual Scientific Meeting attendance (~$1,000–$2,000 + travel).
Most fees are deductible
College fees, exam costs, and course fees are generally claimable as work-related self-education expenses — provided you are employed in an accredited training role at the time of payment.
$3,000 – $20,000 / yr
Many rural and remote contracts (and some metropolitan QLD Health / NSW Health positions) include Professional Development Allowances (PDAs) that can cover college fees and exam costs in full.
College Websites
Direct links to every specialist college. Always check the source for the most up-to-date application information.
General Practice
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Rural & Remote Medicine
Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine
Surgery
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Emergency Medicine
Australasian College for Emergency Medicine
Intensive Care
College of Intensive Care Medicine
Anaesthesia
Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
O&G
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Ophthalmology
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists
Psychiatry
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
Radiology / Oncology
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists
Physician Training
Royal Australasian College of Physicians