09/12/2025
Australia’s healthcare system is opening up faster, safer routes for overseas-trained specialists.
Under the Expedited Specialist Pathway, doctors from comparable health systems such as the UK, Ireland, Canada and New Zealand can now secure specialist registration in as little as six weeks after completing their applications.
A snapshot from the Oct 2024 - April 2025 report from the Medical Board of Australia:
🩺 229 specialists registered since launch
🩺 86% practising in workforce shortage zones
🩺 Spread across every state except Tasmania
🩺 Most common specialities: General Practice, Psychiatry, Anaesthesiology
This initiative strikes a crucial balance between workforce supply and patient safety, ensuring qualified doctors can begin contributing to Australia’s healthcare system sooner.
If you’re a specialist IMG planning to move, Medvin Health helps you understand eligibility, prepare documentation and face AHPRA registration with ease.
DM us to check if you qualify for the expedited pathway.