Key Job Dates for Doctors in 2025: Your Ultimate Cheat Sheet

If you’re fresh out of med school, buckle up! The internship application process is a structured dance—follow the rhythm, and you’ll land a spot.

🔹 Applications Open: Early May
🔹 Applications Close: Early June
🔹 Interviews (if needed): June - August
🔹 First-Round Offers: Mid-July
🔹 Second-Round Offers: Late July - Early August
🔹 Last-Minute Scramble (Late Vacancy Management): November

Fun Fact

Last year, 124 International Medical Graduates (IMGs) secured internships out of 4,000 positions. The Commonwealth Private Hospital stream is still a strong option for IMGs!

Resident Medical Officers (RMOs): Where You Go Next

If you're looking to level up after your internship, RMO recruitment varies by state. Here’s your quick guide to when and where to apply:

• Western Australia: Apply in May, get references by June, offers in July
• Queensland: Apply in June, interviews July-August, offers by July.
• South Australia: Expressions of interest open June, interviews August, offers September.
• Victoria: Apply mid-July, close mid-August, offers by November
• New South Wales: Main round opens July, interviews September, second-round starts October.

Pro Tip: Set reminders and apply as early as possible—competition is fierce!

GP Fellowship Programmes: Becoming a Fully Fledged GP

Thinking of settling into General Practice? You’ve got options! The GP Fellowship Support Programme offers self-funded and formal training pathways.

🩺 Applications Open: 15th January 2025
🩺 Applications Close: 5th February 2025
🩺 Eligibility Outcomes: 6th March 2025
🩺 Offers Begin: May - July 2025

Good news:

Specialist GP exams and pathways (like PEP & MRCGP International) don’t have expiry dates—so there’s some flexibility.

Specialist Training Programmes: The Big Leagues

Dreaming of a career in medicine, surgery, radiology, emergency, psychiatry, or ICU? Then specialist training is your next move.

 Key Dates:
🔹 Applications Open: March
🔹 Applications Close: April

 🔹 Interviews: June - July

 🔹 Training Starts: February 2026 June - July

Special Cases: If you’re eyeing Basic Physician Training (BPT), apply in December 2024 (closes 28th Feb 2025, with late apps accepted until 31st March).

Royal Australian College of Surgeons (RACS): Cutting Your Way to the Top

If you’re aiming for surgical training, here’s the timeline you can’t afford to miss:

• Registrations Open: 7th January 2025
• Applications Close: 31st January 2025
• Referee Reports: Collected April - May
• Final Offers: 7th November 2025

Hot Tip: The earlier you start networking, gathering references, and prepping, the better your chances!

How to Stay Ahead of the Game

✅Stay Updated – Recruitment dates change! Check official websites regularly.
✅ Get Your Docs in Order – Keep your CV, references, and English test scores up to date.
✅ Be Proactive – Apply early and watch out for last-minute vacancies.
✅ Interview Like a Pro – Brush up on your skills and get expert guidance if needed.

Final Reminder: The best time to start planning your 2025 job move? Yesterday. The second-best time? Right now!

Need help navigating your next career move? Let’s chat!