11.3 Specialists
The following list includes the qualifications awarded in Australia which the National Specialist Qualification Advisory Committee recommends as acceptable for specialist registration or recognition in Australia. Note that certain qualifications awarded in Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States are also acceptable.
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Anaesthesia |
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FANZCA |
Fellowship, Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists |
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FFARACS |
Fellowship, Faculty of Anaesthetists, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons |
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FFICANZCA |
Fellowship, Faculty of Intensive Care, Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists |
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DA |
Diploma in Anaesthesia (Sydney & Melbourne, obtained before 1/1/72) |
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Dermatology |
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FACD |
Fellowship, The Australasian College of Dermatologists |
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DDM (Sydney) |
Diploma in Dermatological Medicine (Sydney, obtained before 1/1/80) |
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Diagnostic Radiology |
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FRACR |
Fellowship, The Royal Australasian College of Radiologists |
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DRACR |
Diploma, The Royal Australasian College of Radiologists |
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DDR (Sydney) |
Diploma in Diagnostic Radiology (obtained before 1/1/81) |
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DDR (Melbourne) |
Diploma in Diagnostic Radiology (obtained before 1/1/80) |
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Emergency Medicine |
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FACEM |
Fellowship, Australasian College of Emergency Medicine |
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Internal Medicine |
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FRACP |
Fellowship, The Royal Australasian College of Physicians |
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MRACP |
Membership, The Royal Australasian College of Physicians |
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MD |
Doctor of Medicine (obtained in an Australian university before 1/1/74) |
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Medical Administration |
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FRACMA |
Fellowship, The Royal Australian College of Medical Administrators |
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Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
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FRACOG |
Fellowship, The Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists |
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DDU |
Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound (plus principal qualification) |
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CGO |
Certificate in Gynaecological Oncology (plus principal qualification) |
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CMFM |
Certification in Maternal-Fetal Medicine (plus principal qualification) |
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COGU |
Certification in Obstetrical and Gynaecological Ultrasound |
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CREI |
Certification in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility |
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CU |
Certification in Urogynaecology (plus principal qualification) |
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Occupational Medicine |
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FACOM |
Fellowship, The Australian College of Occupational Medicine |
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FAFOM |
Fellowship, The Australasian Faculty of Occupational Medicine, |
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Ophthalmology |
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FRACO |
Fellowship, The Royal Australian College of Ophthalmologists |
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FRACS |
Fellowship, The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons |
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DO |
Diploma in Ophthalmology (Sydney, Melbourne & Queensland, |
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Otolaryngology |
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FRACS |
Fellowship, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons |
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DLO (Sydney) |
Diploma in Laryngology and Otorhinology (obtained before 1/1/75) |
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DLO (Melbourne) |
Diploma in Laryngology and Otology (obtained before 1/1/77) |
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MS |
Master of Surgery (obtained in Australia before 1/1/74) |
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Pathology |
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FRCPA |
Fellowship, The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia |
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DCP (Sydney) |
Diploma in Clinical Pathology (subject to approval of training) |
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Psychiatry |
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FRANZCP |
Fellowship, The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists |
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DPM (Sydney) |
Diploma in Psychological Medicine (obtained before 1/1/74) |
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DPM (Melbourne) |
Diploma in Psychological Medicine (obtained before 1/1/95) |
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DPM (Queensland) |
Diploma in Psychological Medicine (obtained before1/1/84) |
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Public Health Medicine |
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FAFPHM |
Fellowship, Australian Faculty of Public Health Medicine, The Royal Australasian College of Physicians |
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Radiation Oncology |
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FRACR |
Fellowship, The Royal Australasian College of Radiologists |
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DRACR |
Diploma, The Royal Australasian College of Radiologists |
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DTR |
Diploma in Therapeutic Radiology (Sydney & Melbourne, obtained before 1/1/80) |
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Rehabilitation Medicine |
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FACRM |
Fellowship, Australasian College of Rehabilitation Medicine |
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FAFRM |
Fellowship, Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Royal Australasian College of Physicians |
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Surgery |
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FRACS |
Fellowship, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons |
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MS |
Master of Surgery (obtained in an Australian university before 1/1/74) |
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Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/medical-treatment-handbook/ch-11-qualifications-medical-practitioners-and-dentists/113-specialists