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What is ANZCA?

The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) is the specialist medical college responsible for training, assessing and accrediting anaesthetists in Australia and New Zealand. It also assesses overseas-trained specialists who wish to practise in either country. ANZCA is accredited by both the Australian Medical Council (AMC) and the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).

Becoming an Anaesthetist in Australia or New Zealand

For doctors training locally, ANZCA offers a structured minimum five-year Anaesthesia Training Program. Training includes:

Introductory and basic training
Advanced training
Provisional fellowship
Workplace-based assessments
Clinical experience across accredited hospitals
Primary and Final Fellowship examinations

Successful completion leads to Fellowship of ANZCA (FANZCA).

Overseas-Trained Anaesthetists (SIMG Pathway)

If you've already completed specialist anaesthesia training overseas, you may not need to repeat the full ANZCA training program.

ANZCA assesses Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) to determine whether your qualifications, training and experience are substantially comparable to Australian and New Zealand standards.

Depending on your assessment outcome, you may be required to complete:

A period of supervised practice
Workplace-based assessments
Additional education or examinations
Professional development activities

The exact requirements depend on your individual qualifications and experience. Learn more here.

What ANZCA Looks For

ANZCA assesses factors such as:

Specialist qualifications
Clinical training
Scope of practice
Professional experience
Continuing professional development
References and documentation

Assessment outcomes vary between applicants depending on how closely their training aligns with ANZCA standards. Check here for more information regarding requirements.

How We Can Help

We assist overseas-trained anaesthetists throughout the recruitment process, including: