Library resource guides: SIMG resources: Overview

What to expect from the guide

The guide has been structured into three sections.

The first section is composed of two categories (or tabs) and contains some useful information for those just starting the SIMG process:

Starting out - pathways to accreditation/registration, program details, training sites, guidelines and professional codes of practice
Communication & support - ANZCA acronyms, communication skills, general information and wellbeing resources for SIMGs

The second section is comprised of assessment-related resources:

Assessment - examination and performance resources split into three areas (pages): Clinical practice assessment (CPA), SIMG performance assessment (PA) and SIMG examination

The third section is composed of two main categories (or tabs) covering the SIMG program requirements:

Courses - recommended online and in-person support courses
CPD resources - recommended professional development resources

Within each category you will find links to resources and guides containing e-books, journals, articles, podcasts and videos, websites.

The fourth section is comprised of five additional categories (or tabs):

Podcasts & online lectures - teaching podcasts & videos
Books & journals - highlighted texts with a particular focus on training and/or exams
Apps - useful apps
Social networking - highlighted trainee social media groups
Post-assessment resources - information on completing your course, CPD resources, registration and medical indemnity insurance
Other resources - websites, databases, cultural safety and other resources

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Scholar role support resources These resources have been developed to: assist trainees meet the requirements of the revised scholar role competencies in the re-released curriculum.
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SIMG documents

The current version of curriculum and the training handbook can be accessed below.

Handbook for specialist international medical graduates (SIMGs) The SIMG Handbook complements this regulation and sets out in detail the requirements of the SIMG pathway leading to FANZCA or FFPMANZCA. The SIMG Handbook will be the usual source consulted by those seeking information about the SIMG pathway. Should there be conflict between this handbook and Regulation 23, then the regulation takes precedence.
Regulation 23 - Recognition as a specialist in anaesthesia or pain medicine; and eligibility for admission to fellowship by assessment for specialist international medical graduates (SIMGs) Regulation 23 - Recognition as a specialist in anaesthesia or pain medicine; and eligibility for admission to fellowship by assessment for specialist international medical graduates (SIMGs)
Regulation 37 - Training in anaesthesia leading to FANZCA, and accreditation of facilities to deliver this curriculum Regulation 37 - Training in anaesthesia leading to FANZCA, and accreditation of facilities to deliver this curriculum.
Regulation 42 - Assessment of short-term training applications for anaesthesia and pain medicine for international medical graduates in Australia Regulation 42 - Assessment of short-term training applications for anaesthesia and pain medicine for international medical graduates in Australia
ANZCA Anaesthesia Training Program Curriculum The ANZCA Anaesthesia Training Program Curriculum defines the learning outcomes, associated requirements and assessments of the ANZCA vocational training program.
ANZCA Standards for Anaesthesia 2023 The purpose of this document is to articulate identified standards and associated indicators of quality care against which performance can be compared.

Find out more

To learn more about the SIMG program, see the college page.

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