In Australia and New Zealand:

Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least one year of hospital-based training (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing is required.

• conducting examinations and questioning patients to determine the nature of disorders and illnesses, and recording patients' medical information
• ordering laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures, and interpreting findings to assist in diagnosis
• providing overall care for patients, and prescribing and administering treatments, medications and other remedial measures
• monitoring patients' progress and response to treatment
• advising on diet, exercise and other habits which aid prevention and treatment of disease and disorders
• referring patients to, and exchanging medical information with, specialist Medical Practitioners
• reporting births, deaths and notifiable diseases to government authorities
• arranging the admission of patients to hospitals

• 253111 General Practitioner
• 253112 Resident Medical Officer

Alternative Title:

• General Medical Practitioner

Diagnoses, treats and prevents human physical and mental disorders and injuries. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisation:

• Medical Officer (Navy)

Diagnoses, treats and prevents human physical and mental disorders and injuries under the supervision of medical specialists or senior general practitioners. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisation:

• Medical Intern

In Australia and New Zealand:

Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification, two years hospital-based training, and at least five years specialist study and training (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing is required.

• performing pre-operative examinations of patients to determine appropriate anaesthetic and sedation in concurrence with Specialist Physicians and Surgeons
• discussing the anaesthetic process with patients and obtaining their informed consent prior to surgery
• administering local, regional and general anaesthetics using a variety of methods such as inhalational and intravenous administration
• supervising the transfer of patients to operating theatres, positioning on operating tables, keeping patients warm, and responding quickly and accurately if any problems arise
• monitoring patients throughout surgical procedures and in immediate post-operative procedures
• recording details of anaesthetic and sedation administered, and the condition of patients before, during and after anaesthesia
• liaising with other health care workers to provide diagnosis and treatment for patients with chronic pain, and to diagnose and treat patients requiring intensive care or resuscitation
• may instruct medical, nursing, student and ancillary staff on the signs, symptoms and diagnosis of allergic and anaphylactic reactions to anaesthetic agents, and supervision and treatment of life-threatening emergencies

• 253211 Anaesthetist

Provides direct medical care to patients requiring general or local anaesthesia for surgical, diagnostic and other procedures such as prevention of pain and maintenance of body function. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

• Intensive Care Anaesthetist
• Obstetric Anaesthetist
• Pain Management Specialist

In Australia and New Zealand:

Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification, two years hospital-based training, and at least five years specialist study and training (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing is required.

• examining patients to determine the nature and extent of problems after referral from General Medical Practitioners and other medical specialists, and undertaking laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures
• analysing test results and other medical information to make diagnoses
• prescribing and administering drugs, and remedial and therapeutic treatment and procedures
• recording medical information and data
• reporting specified contagious and notifiable diseases to government health and immigration authorities
• may admit or refer patients to hospitals
• may consult other medical specialists

• 253311 Specialist Physician (General Medicine)
• 253312 Cardiologist
• 253313 Clinical Haematologist
• 253314 Medical Oncologist
• 253315 Endocrinologist
• 253316 Gastroenterologist
• 253317 Intensive Care Specialist
• 253318 Neurologist
• 253321 Paediatrician
• 253322 Renal Medicine Specialist
• 253323 Rheumatologist
• 253324 Thoracic Medicine Specialist
• 253399 Specialist Physicians nec

Investigates and diagnoses internal human disorders and diseases, and administers treatment. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Investigates, diagnoses and treats diseases of the human heart. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Investigates and diagnoses blood and other genetic disorders by studying cellular composition of blood and blood-producing tissues. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Alternative Title:

• Medical Oncology Physician

Investigates, diagnoses and treats patients with cancer using chemotherapy and biological therapy. Registration or licensing is required.

Gynaecological, Radiation and Surgical Oncologists are excluded from this occupation. Gynaecological Oncologists are included in Unit Group 2539 Other Medical Practitioners, in Occupation 253913 Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. Radiation Oncologists are included in Unit Group 2539 Other Medical Practitioners, in Occupation 253918 Radiation Oncologist. Surgical Oncologists are included in Unit Group 2535 Surgeons, in Occupation 253511 Surgeon (General).

Skill Level: 1

Investigates, diagnoses and treats disorders of the human glandular and hormonal systems. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisation:

• Diabetologist

Investigates, diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the human liver, stomach and associated organs. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Alternative Titles:

• Intensive Care Medicine Specialist
• Intensivist

Investigates, diagnoses and treats patients in need of intensive and critical care. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Investigates, diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries of the human brain, spinal cord, nervous system and muscle tissue. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Investigates, diagnoses and treats internal diseases and disorders in children from birth up to, and including, adolescence. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

• Neonatologist
• Paediatric Thoracic Physician

Alternative Titles:

• Nephrologist
• Renal Medicine Physician

Investigates, diagnoses and treats disorders of the human kidney. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Investigates, diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries and deficiencies of human joints, muscles and soft tissue. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Alternative Titles:

• Respiratory Medicine Physician
• Thoracic Medicine Physician

Investigates, diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the human respiratory system. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

• Pulmonary Specialist
• Respiratory Physician

This occupation group covers Specialist Physicians not elsewhere classified. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Occupations in this group include:

• Clinical Allergist
• Clinical Geneticist
• Clinical Immunologist
• Clinical Pharmacologist
• Geriatrician
• Infectious Diseases Physician
• Musculoskeletal Physician (NZ)
• Occupational Medicine Physician
• Palliative Medicine Physician
• Public Health Physician
• Rehabilitation Medicine Physician
• Sexual Health Physician
• Sleep Medicine Physician

In Australia and New Zealand:

Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification, two years hospital-based training, and at least five years specialist study and training (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing is required.

• assessing patients' mental and physical status to determine the nature and extent of mental, emotional and behavioural disorders
• assessing patients' medical, psychiatric and psychological histories
• examining patients to determine general physical condition
• ordering laboratory tests, imaging, neuropsychological tests and other diagnostic procedures
• examining the results of tests and examinations to determine the most appropriate forms of treatment
• prescribing and administering medication, psychotherapy, and other physical treatments and rehabilitation programs
• arranging admission to hospitals and providing in-patient treatment
• consulting, supervising and working with other Medical Practitioners and Health Professionals
• determining whether patients require involuntary treatment in accordance with relevant mental health acts
• assisting courts and other statutory bodies in managing patients in legal and forensic settings
• teaching medical students and registrars, and assessing their progress by administering tests

• 253411 Psychiatrist

Diagnoses, assesses, treats and prevents human mental, emotional and behavioural disorders. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

• Adolescent Psychiatrist
• Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
• Child Psychiatrist
• Forensic Psychiatrist
• Geriatric Psychiatrist
• Medical Psychotherapist

In Australia and New Zealand:

Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification, two years hospital-based training, and at least five years specialist study and training (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing is required.

• examining patients to determine the necessity of operations, estimating and explaining risks to patients, and selecting the best operational procedures
• reviewing reports on patients' general physical condition, reactions to medications and medical histories
• consulting with Anaesthetists regarding the correct anaesthesia for patients
• performing surgical operations
• examining instruments, equipment, and surgical set-up to ensure that antiseptic and aseptic methods have been followed
• instructing other medical, nursing and associated staff regarding the preparation of patients and instrument and equipment requirements
• prescribing post-operative care, and observing and investigating patients' progress
• maintaining records of operations performed
• may specialise in particular types of operations

• 253511 Surgeon (General)
• 253512 Cardiothoracic Surgeon
• 253513 Neurosurgeon
• 253514 Orthopaedic Surgeon
• 253515 Otorhinolaryngologist
• 253516 Paediatric Surgeon
• 253517 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
• 253518 Urologist
• 253521 Vascular Surgeon

Performs surgery to correct diseases and disorders covering a broad range of medical conditions. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Performs heart and lung surgery. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Performs surgery to correct disorders of the brain, spine and nervous system. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Performs surgery to treat muscular and skeletal diseases and injuries. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Alternative Titles:

• Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist
• Head and Neck Surgeon

Performs surgery to correct diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

• Laryngologist
• Otologist
• Rhinologist

Provides surgical care and treatment to children from birth up to, and including, adolescence. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Performs surgery to repair and reconstruct muscle and tissue injuries and congenital deformities. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Provides medical and surgical treatment to patients with disorders of the kidney, urinary bladder and urethra, and treats disorders of the male sex organs. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Performs surgery to treat patients with conditions affecting their arteries and veins. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

In Australia and New Zealand:

Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification, two years hospital-based training, and at least five years specialist study and training (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing is required.

• 253911 Dermatologist
• 253912 Emergency Medicine Specialist
• 253913 Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
• 253914 Ophthalmologist
• 253915 Pathologist
• 253917 Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
• 253918 Radiation Oncologist
• 253999 Medical Practitioners nec

Provides diagnostic, treatment and preventative medical services related to disorders of the human skin. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Alternative Title:

• Emergency Physician

Provides diagnostic medical services, and manages patients with acute and urgent illness and injury. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Provides diagnostic, treatment and preventative medical and surgical services related to the care of women, foetuses and children during pregnancy and childbirth, and to disorders of the female genital, urinary, rectal and reproductive organs. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

• Gynaecological Oncologist
• Reproductive Endocrinologist
• Urogynaecologist

Alternative Titles:

• Eye Specialist
• Eye Surgeon

Provides diagnostic, treatment and preventative medical services related to diseases, injuries and deficiencies of the human eye and associated structures. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Identifies the cause and processes of disease and illness by examining changes in body tissue and in blood and other body fluids, and conducts tests on samples of tissues, blood and body secretions. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

• Clinical Cytopathologist
• Forensic Pathologist
• Immunologist

Provides diagnostic and treatment medical services, and monitors patients with various diseases utilising imaging techniques such as general radiography, angiography, fluoroscopy, mammography, ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine and bone densitometry. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisation:

• Medical Imaging Specialist

Provides medical care and management of patients with cancer and other medical conditions through the conduct and supervision of radiation treatment; and advice on the provision of palliative and other supportive care of patients with cancer. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

This occupation group covers Medical Practitioners not elsewhere classified. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Occupations in this group include:

• Nuclear Medicine Physician
• Sports Physician