The Bottom Line
- The Medical Board’s Expedited Specialist pathway is for specialist IMGs (SIMGs) whose specialist qualification appears on the Board’s accepted qualifications list.
- The “gateway” is the accepted qualification list — if your qualification is not on it, you are not eligible for the expedited route.
- On 29 January 2026, the Medical Board announced the pathway was opened to two new specialties (as part of the Board’s expansion updates).
This is NOT a general IMG fast-track
It is specialist-only, and list-based. Eligibility is defined by the accepted qualifications list and the Medical Board’s rules for SIMGs.
How to use the expedited pathway properly
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1) Check the accepted qualifications list first
Do this before spending money on recruiters, relocation, or contract negotiations.
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2) Confirm your current pathway/registration status as a SIMG
The Medical Board describes eligibility and application handling for SIMGs. Ensure you are proceeding under the correct specialist registration logic.
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3) Prepare a verification-grade file
Your qualification evidence must be easy to assess: primary specialist documents, standing/registration, and training history aligned to the list entry.
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