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SIMG resources: Assessment

This guide has been designed to support SIMGs participating in the ANZCA SIMG program, and contains resources intended to help support the overall experience.

This page contains resources likely to aid in assessment preparation for SIMG participants.

Further detail on assessments may be found in Regulation 23 and the Handbook for specialist international medical graduates.

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Note: Resources located in Learn@ANZCA require that you first register before accessing.

Learn@ANZCA resources

Planning for success [Learn@ANZCA]
Your comprehensive guide to preparing for the ANZCA Primary exam with potential application for final exams. Throughout this resource, you will gain a deep understanding of the exam expectations, format, and standards upheld by ANZCA. We will explore the roles of various stakeholders in the exam process, providing you with a holistic perspective on navigating the exam ecosystem.

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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) by Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists 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)
Publication Date: v2.2 - December 2024
Handbook for Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) by Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists 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.
Publication Date: v1.3 - December 2024

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