This article provides information about the occupation of Other Medical Practitioners (ANZSCO 2539) in Australia. This unit group includes various medical specialists such as Dermatologists, Emergency Medicine Specialists, Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Ophthalmologists, Pathologists, Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologists, Radiation Oncologists, and Medical Practitioners not elsewhere classified. It also includes Medical Registrars training in these specialties.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand, occupations in this unit group require a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor's degree or higher qualification, two years of hospital-based training, and at least five years of specialist study and training (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Registration or licensing is also required.

Occupations:

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

A Dermatologist is a medical practitioner who provides diagnostic, treatment, and preventative medical services related to disorders of the human skin. Registration or licensing is required. Skill Level: 1

253912 Emergency Medicine Specialist

An Emergency Medicine Specialist, also known as an Emergency Physician, provides diagnostic medical services and manages patients with acute and urgent illness and injury. Registration or licensing is required. Skill Level: 1

253913 Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

An Obstetrician and Gynaecologist provides diagnostic, treatment, and preventative medical and surgical services related to the care of women, foetuses, and children during pregnancy and childbirth, as well as disorders of the female genital, urinary, rectal, and reproductive organs. Registration or licensing is required. Skill Level: 1

Specialisations include Gynaecological Oncologist, Reproductive Endocrinologist, and Urogynaecologist.

253914 Ophthalmologist

An Ophthalmologist, also known as an Eye Specialist or 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

253915 Pathologist

A Pathologist identifies the cause and processes of disease and illness by examining changes in body tissue, blood, and other body fluids. They also conduct tests on samples of tissues, blood, and body secretions. Registration or licensing is required. Skill Level: 1

Specialisations include Clinical Cytopathologist, Forensic Pathologist, and Immunologist.

253917 Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist

A Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist provides diagnostic and treatment medical services and monitors patients with various diseases utilizing 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 includes Medical Imaging Specialist.

253918 Radiation Oncologist

A Radiation Oncologist provides medical care and management of patients with cancer and other medical conditions through the conduct and supervision of radiation treatment. They also provide advice on the provision of palliative and other supportive care for patients with cancer. Registration or licensing is required. Skill Level: 1

253999 Medical Practitioners nec

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 and Sports Physician.