The Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria administers the Advanced Trainee Selection and Matching (ATSM) Service on behalf of the Victorian Department of Health (DH) this includes the Gastroenterology Match.
This match is for current (continuing) advanced trainees in Gastroenterology only. A separate match for new trainees will open in July 2026.
Allocation and Placement Service
Key Match Dates
Match Applications Open
18 May 2026
Match Applications Close
04 June 2026
Health Service Assessment Period
08 June 2026
Match Closes
15 June 2026
Results are Published
02 July 2026
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Eligibility Check
To be eligible to apply for selection as an Advanced Trainee with the RACP, the applicant must be registered with the RACP, and have successfully completed Basic Physician Training examination requirements.
Residential qualification:
Although RACP does not have any specific residential requirements for trainee registration, selection committees are aware that the employing health service(s) or institutions may have citizenship/residency requirements which need consideration in appointment decisions. Overseas trained specialists must be residing in Australia and hold a valid working visa for their application to be considered by the employing institutions.
Australian and New Zealand citizens and applicants with permanent residency who are eligible for appointment will be offered positions before those with temporary visas.