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Specialist Physician (General Medicine)
As at September 2026, Specialist Physician (General Medicine) (ANZSCO 253311) has 23 EOIs in the subclass 189 pool (3 at 85+ points), 17 in 190 and 7 in 491. Last 189 invitation: 80 points on 4 June 2026. Latest state cut-offs: 491 at 70 points (25 May 2023). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.
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Latest Specialist Physician (General Medicine) invitation rounds & points
Subclass 189
↑ Rising80pts
4 June 2026 · ~71 invited
Unchanged · 3 rounds so far this FY
75–85 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
Stable70pts
25 May 2023 · ~1 invited
Unchanged · 4 rounds so far this FY
189 places this financial year
FY2026-27 · estimatedShared by all 12 occupations in Specialist Physicians, not just Specialist Physician (General Medicine)
614est. ceiling525est. 189 places504–507est. left after 15 Oct (predicted)
3–4%
89 to 186 / 190 / 491~18–21 invited by 189open
15 Oct cut-off for the whole group: 80 pts (predicted)
Who shares these places · 12 occupationsSpecialist Physician (General Medicine) used ~7–8
| Occupation | Est. invited this FY | EOIs ≥ 80 pts | In pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialist Physician (General Medicine)253311THIS | 7–8 | 9 | 23 |
| Paediatrician253321 | 4–5 | 4 | 14 |
| Specialist Physicians nec253399 | 5 | 4 | 14 |
| Neurologist253318 | 0–1 | 1 | 6 |
| Gastroenterologist253316 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Endocrinologist253315 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cardiologist253312 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Intensive Care Specialist253317 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Medical Oncologist253314 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Clinical Haematologist253313 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Renal Medicine Specialist253322 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Thoracic Medicine Specialist253324 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2533 total | 18–21 | 22 | 81 |
ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 578 ceiling, 473 remaining · Invited counts from community round reports · EOIs from SkillSelect 9 Oct 2026, before the round · How we estimate · All occupation ceilings →
Subclass 189 wait estimates · September 2026 EOI pool
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) shares unit group 2533's 189 places with 11 other occupations — these waits count Specialist Physician (General Medicine) invitations only. Check your score for the group view.
80
Points
9
Ahead
about 1 month
5/6
Met the cut-off
85
Points
3
Ahead
less than a month
6/6
Met the cut-off
90
Points
2
Ahead
less than a month
6/6
Met the cut-off
95
Points
1
Ahead
less than a month
6/6
Met the cut-off
These are model averages across the queue — for your personal rank and wait based on your own DOE, jump to Check My Score below.
"Met the cut-off" counts how many of the last 6 subclass-189 rounds your points would have been at or above the round's minimum.
Figures describe observed invitation rounds and the current EOI pool — indicative only, not migration advice.
189 rank can be estimated from points and DOE; 190 and state/territory-nominated 491 are selected by each jurisdiction under its own policy and priorities, so a national EOI queue rank doesn't apply.
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How this occupation ranks
189
Where it ranks · subclass 189 · last 2 FY
Outside top 50 by volume
of 196 occupations invited
▼ Falling
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This occupation · most invited →least invited
26 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,052 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 5 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
10last FY
16this FY
▲ +60%Round to round · last 2 FY
5
5
7
7
2
▼ Falling · invites per round
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Is 75–85 points enough for Specialist Physician (General Medicine)?
Can I get invited for Specialist Physician (General Medicine) with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Specialist Physician (General Medicine) in the next 189 round?
NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 9 Oct 2026projected cutoff 80 pts · DOE 10 Aug 2026 – 9 Sept 2026this group 18–21 invitationsthis occupation est. 7–8Get your verdict →
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Specialist Physician (General Medicine) if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
75DOE ≤ Nov 25
If 20 invited
65DOE ≤ June 26
If 50 invited
All invited (23)
If 100 invited
All invited (23)
If 200 invited
All invited (23)
If 500 invited
All invited (23)
If 1000 invited
All invited (23)
Or calculate a custom number
189 prediction — full row
This occupation's complete row from the 189 invitation-prediction table: latest cutoff, this financial year's estimated round sizes, spots left, and predicted cutoffs at each scenario.
| Last round | Cutoff | Aug 25 | Nov 25 | June 26 | Spots left (FY) | If floor invited | If anchored invited | Active EOIs | At/above | Ceiling remaining | If 10 invited | If 20 invited | If 50 invited | If 100 invited | If 200 invited | If 500 invited | If 1000 invited |
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| June 26 | 80 | 6–7 | 6–7 | 2–2 | 407–416 | 90DOE ≤ June 26 | 90DOE ≤ June 26 | 23 | 9 | 473 | 75DOE ≤ Nov 25 | 65DOE ≤ June 26 | All invited (23) | All invited (23) | All invited (23) | All invited (23) | All invited (23) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 1
2025-26 · Specialist Physicians (2533xx)
Ceiling
578
4.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
105
Remaining for 189
473
Spots left (FY)
407 – 416
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 15 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 15 rounds
Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.
Point Reality Gauge
EOI minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (80)
Key Insights for Specialist Physician (General Medicine)
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Points are rising. Recent invited scores for Specialist Physician (General Medicine) are rising, which suggests competition may be increasing. Higher points generally improve 189 ranking; 190/491 outcomes still depend on each state and territory's policy and priorities.
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Still 15 points above the EOI minimum. Despite current trends, Specialist Physician (General Medicine) remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 80 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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3 rounds so far in FY25-26. Specialist Physician (General Medicine) has been invited in 3 invitation rounds this financial year. The round count alone doesn't indicate future demand or guarantee invitations.
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A profile of the invited
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Specialist Physician (General Medicine) EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Specialist Physician (General Medicine)?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 47 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 80+ pts
20
Below Cutoff
27
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
47
MoM Change
+5 (11.9%)
Peak Month
Sep 26 (47)
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 09/2026 snapshot
Counts may differ from the EOI pool total. "Month Submitted" reflects the last submission date, and the Qlik data model may distribute EOIs across multiple months. Use this chart for relative distribution, not absolute queue sizes.
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In Queue
47
Oldest Waiting
Sep 24
Total Invited
50
Likelyⓘ
~1 mo ~ ~3 mo
Nov 2026~1 mo
Jan 2027Likely
Jun 2027~8 mo
Estimated wait based on monthly invitation rate variance. By the 25th percentile mark, there's a 25% chance you'll have been invited. By the 75th percentile, 75% likely.
Invitation Trends
Jun 24 – Aug 26
Latest
2
MoM Change
-4 (-66.7%)
Peak Month
Dec 25 (18)
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Specialist Physician (General Medicine) round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | Federal | 80 | 2–2 | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 80 | 6–7 | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 80 | 6–7 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 75 | 3–5 | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 80 | 4–5 | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 4–5 | — | — | |
| 18 Dec 2023 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~143Est. | — | — | |
| 25 May 2023 | 491 | Federal | 70 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 25 May 2023 | 189 | Federal | 90 | ~156Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~224Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 70 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 491 | Federal | 70 | ~18Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~123Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 491 | Federal | 70 | ~8Est. | — | — | |
| 21 Apr 2022 | 189 | Federal | 90 | ~22Est. | — | — |
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Specialist Physician (General Medicine) 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Specialist Physician (General Medicine) for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
9EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
5(56%)
31M Trend
↑ 800%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
1EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
31M Trend
↓ 50%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
3EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
2(67%)
31M Trend
↑ 200%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
3EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
1(33%)
31M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
4EOIs
Healthcare and Social Assistance
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
2(50%)
31M Trend
↑ 300%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Specialist Physician (General Medicine) visa grants
How many Specialist Physician (General Medicine) visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 56 skilled visas went to Specialist Physician (General Medicine) main applicants, the 147th most of 581 occupations. Most came through employer sponsorship (186: 47).
25-26* is provisional: the full year to June 2026 from a Home Affairs data release. Hover for the figures; the official release is expected in late 2026.
| Visa | Share of total | 2024-25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | +30% | ||
84% | 47 | +68% | |
11% | 6 | — | |
5% | 3 | — | |
0% | 0 | — | |
0% | 0 | — |
— means last year had fewer than 20 grants. Tap a colour to show or hide its line. The grey area is the total.
Show the numbers for every year
| Year | Total | 186 | 190 | 491 | 189 | 494 |
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| 2015-16 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| 2017-18 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| 2018-19 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 |
| 2019-20 | 21 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020-21 | 36 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| 2021-22 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| 2022-23 | 36 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 43 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 56 | 47 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Where they were granted
Employer location, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Specialist Physician (General Medicine) 186 grants compares with its usual share of all 186 grants.
- 1WAMore than usual32% · usually 17%15
- 2TASMore than usual23% · usually 1.7%11
- 3VICToo few to saytoo few to compare8
- 4QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare7
- 5NSWToo few to saytoo few to compare3
- 6SAToo few to saytoo few to compare2
- 7NTToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 8ACTToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- More than usual (1.3× or more)
- About usual
- Less than usual (under 0.75×)
- Too few to say (under 10)
Who was granted
Country of citizenship, 2022-23 to 2024-25 combined.
- 1Sri Lanka30.4%
- 2United Kingdom14.1%
- 3India9.6%
- 4Malaysia8.1%
- 5Pakistan5.9%
Data: July 2015 to June 2025, main applicants only. Occupation is recorded only for main applicants in the Skill stream, so partner, parent, business and 858 visas can't appear here, and temporary visas such as 482 aren't in this data. Source: Department of Home Affairs, BP0068 (CC BY). The views expressed are those of ImmiTrend and not necessarily those of the Department.
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Common questions about Specialist Physician (General Medicine)
What points do you need for Specialist Physician (General Medicine) subclass 189?
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) was last invited for subclass 189 on 4 June 2026 at 80 points. In the last 6 rounds in which it was invited, the cut-off ranged 75–85 points.
Is the Specialist Physician (General Medicine) subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Specialist Physician (General Medicine) has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Specialist Physician (General Medicine) (subclass 189)?
In the last 6 subclass 189 rounds in which Specialist Physician (General Medicine) was invited (most recently on 4 June 2026), the cut-off ranged 75–85 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 6 of 6, 90 points in 6 of 6, 85 points in 6 of 6, 80 points in 5 of 6, 75 points in 1 of 6. At 70 points or below, none of the last 6 rounds would have been met. Meeting a previous cut-off does not guarantee a future invitation — invitations also depend on your Date of Effect, the round size and other applicants.
Check how your own points and Date of Effect rank →What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Specialist Physician (General Medicine)?
For Specialist Physician (General Medicine): subclass 491 was last invited at 70 points (25 May 2023).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Specialist Physician (General Medicine)?
Subclass 190 and state/territory-nominated 491 invitations are issued by each state and territory under its own policy and priorities — not by national EOI queue order. ImmiTrend's Check My Score compares your points, English, salary, partner status, onshore/offshore status and NAATI against community-reported invited samples for Specialist Physician (General Medicine). Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Specialist Physician (General Medicine) for 190/491?
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) has state-nomination activity in: NSW, QLD, VIC, WA. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How many subclass 189 places are likely left this FY2026-27 for Specialist Physician (General Medicine)?
Around 525 subclass 189 places are projected for Specialist Physician (General Medicine) in FY2026-27. The Department of Home Affairs has not yet published FY2026-27 occupation ceilings, so this is an ImmiTrend estimate based on prior-year ceilings and current pool data.
How long is the wait for Specialist Physician (General Medicine) at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Specialist Physician (General Medicine) is about 1 month, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Specialist Physician (General Medicine) at 85 points (subclass 189)?
At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Specialist Physician (General Medicine) is less than a month, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Specialist Physician (General Medicine) at 90 points (subclass 189)?
At 90 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Specialist Physician (General Medicine) is less than a month, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Specialist Physician (General Medicine) at 95 points (subclass 189)?
At 95 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Specialist Physician (General Medicine) is less than a month, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Specialist Physician (General Medicine) invitation rounds held?
Subclass 189: no federal rounds have been held yet in FY2026-27; the most recent was on 4 June 2026, and in FY2025-26 there were 3 federal rounds (21 August 2025, 13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026), with Specialist Physician (General Medicine) invited in 3 of them.
How many Specialist Physician (General Medicine) visas were granted in 2024-25?
56 main applicants: 47 through 186, 6 through 190 and 3 through 189.
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Related:Guide: check your 189 invitation chancesFirst 189 round of 2026-27, October update: every occupation’s projected cutoff189 invitation chances
Last updated 30 September 2026Sources:OfficialEstimated
Community-reported and estimated figures are indicative and may be incomplete — treat them as a guide, not a guarantee. Official figures come from Home Affairs / SkillSelect.
General information only — not migration advice.
Compiled by ImmiTrend from official SkillSelect data.