Skilled occupation list / ANZSCO 253311
Specialist Physician (General Medicine)
ANZSCO 253311 (2013). On the MLTSSL and CSOL. Assessed by MedBA. Lowest 189 score invited: 75 points on 15 October 2026.
Lists
MLTSSL · CSOL
189 eligible
Yes
Latest 189 points
75
Key facts
- Specialist Physician (General Medicine) has ANZSCO code 253311 and is on the MLTSSL and CSOL, according to the Home Affairs skilled occupation list read on 12 November 2026.
- Specialist Physician (General Medicine) can be used for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189).
- In the 15 October 2026 SkillSelect round, the lowest score invited for Specialist Physician (General Medicine) was 75 points (tie-break date 21 September 2026).
- The assessing authority for Specialist Physician (General Medicine) is MedBA.
Checked against Home Affairs every day. Last checked 11 November 2026.
Cite this page
AusVisaClock. “Specialist Physician (General Medicine) (ANZSCO 253311).” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/occupation/specialist-physician-general-medicine-253311/
The figures come from the Department of Home Affairs. You may quote them with a link to this page.
Visas for Specialist Physician (General Medicine)
Each visa this occupation can be used for, with the department’s latest 90% processing time.
| Visa | 90% decided within |
|---|---|
| 186 Employer Nomination | 24 months |
| 189 Skilled Independent | 9 months |
| 190 Skilled Nominated | 16 months |
| 407 Training | 19 months |
| 482 Skills in Demand | 9 months |
| 485 Temporary Graduate | 33 days |
| 489 Skilled Regional (closed) | — |
| 491 Skilled Work Regional | 30 months |
| 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional | 20 months |
189 invitation history
Lowest points score invited for Specialist Physician (General Medicine) in each SkillSelect round we hold. All rounds.
| Round | Min. points | Tie-break date |
|---|---|---|
| 15 October 2026 | 75 | 21 September 2026 |
| 4 June 2026 | 80 | — |
| 13 November 2025 | 80 | — |
| 21 August 2025 | 80 | — |
| 7 November 2024 | 75 | — |
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) questions
Is Specialist Physician (General Medicine) on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Specialist Physician (General Medicine) (ANZSCO 253311) is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This is the department’s list as read on 12 November 2026.
Can Specialist Physician (General Medicine) apply for the 189 visa?
Yes, Specialist Physician (General Medicine) is on the MLTSSL, so it can be used for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189). In the 15 October 2026 round the lowest score invited was 75 points, with a tie-break date of 21 September 2026.
Who assesses Specialist Physician (General Medicine)?
The assessing authority for Specialist Physician (General Medicine) is MedBA. You need a positive skills assessment from it before you lodge an EOI for a points-tested visa.
Get an email when the next 189 round is out, with the cut-off for Specialist Physician (General Medicine).
US$39/year