Migrate to Australia as a Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist (ANZSCO 253917) — 2026 Pathway Guide

This is a working migration guide for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologists under ANZSCO 253917 in 2026. Specialist medical practice — RANZCR Specialist Pathway + Medical Board registration.

For costs and timelines see the 253917 cost & timeline case study. For RANZCR, see the skills assessment guide.

What 253917 covers

ANZSCO 253917 covers radiology consultant practice (with sub-specialties):

• General diagnostic radiology
• Body imaging (CT, MRI)
• Neuroradiology
• Musculoskeletal imaging
• Breast imaging / interventional
• Paediatric radiology
• Cardiac imaging (CT / MRI)
• Interventional radiology (vascular + non-vascular)
• Interventional neuroradiology

Visas open to 253917

See Subclass 189, 190, 491, 186, 494, and 482.

RANZCR Specialist Pathway

Standard RANZCR Specialist Pathway:

1. Application + qualifications + experience review (6-12 months)
2. Outcome: Substantially Comparable / Partially Comparable / Not Comparable
3. Medical Board Specialist Registration with radiology endorsement
4. 12 months supervised practice (Substantially Comparable)
5. FRANZCR Fellowship granted

Expected evidence:

• Primary medical degree (MBBS / MD / equivalent)
• Radiology Fellowship (FRCR UK, FRCPC Radiology, ABR US)
• Origin-side specialist registration
• Reporting volumes / sub-specialty interests
• Continuing professional development records
• English language test (typically OET B grade)

RANZCR Specialist Pathway fees: ~AUD 5,000-12,000.

Sponsors that hire 253917

• I-MED Radiology Network — largest national imaging chain; substantial international consultant hire pipeline
• Lumus Imaging (Healius) — second-largest national chain
• Sonic Imaging (Sonic Healthcare) — third major chain
• Capitol Health, Qscan, Imaging Associates — additional networks
• Public hospital networks — all state DoHs employ radiologists
• Tertiary teaching hospitals — RPA, Royal Melbourne, Royal Brisbane, RAH, SCGH
• Interventional radiology centres — substantial demand for IR consultants
• Regional radiology — substantial 491 / 494 sponsorship

Common mistakes

• Sub-specialty under-documented. IR / neuroradiology / breast imaging / paediatric all distinct
• English test too old. OET / IELTS validity ~2-3 years
• Origin-side radiology endorsement absent. Required for streamlined pathway

Tools

• Eligibility wizard
• ANZSCO search — verify 253917 vs 251211 (radiographer)
• Document checklist
• Visa fee calculator

Where to verify

• RANZCR
• Medical Board of Australia
• Royal College of Radiologists (UK) — origin reference

Next step

Want help mapping your radiology profile to RANZCR + Medical Board? Book a 30-minute free strategy call.