Coaching for Doctors - the Key Benefits and Evidence

[@vijetarani7743]

Hey Doc good morning. Do you help in coaching for AMC 1 ?

[@CareerDoctor]

No I don’t sorry.

[@kateleslieannnavarro7890]

Hello Doctor! Can they still verify or check the specialization (eg cardiologist) of IMG even after passing AMC and currently working as junior doctor?

[@CareerDoctor]

If you go down the AMC route you are progressing towards general registration. So no. Information about your past specialty from another country is not included on the Medical Board of Australia registration information.

[@Athams]

Hi, I am a final year medical student in the UK. I am an Australian citizen, and was planning to come to Aus after FY1. My ultimate goal would be specialty training in surgery. Other than the CV/portfolio, is there an inherent disadvantage that I would be facing given I did not do my degree in Australia?

[@CareerDoctor]

Yes. You need PR or citizenship to apply for surgical training in Australia.

[@CareerDoctor]

Hi no disadvantage after you clear the competent authority pathway process.

[@kateleslieannnavarro7890]

Hello Sir. I am an Internal Medicine-Infectious Diseases specalist from the Philippines with 7 years of clinical experience. Which is the better pathway to take with the higher chance of approval? Specialist or standard pathway? Thank you!

[@CareerDoctor]

Specialist

[@your_handy_Dr]

Hi doctor. I m planning to take amc. i m 39 years but a recent graduate as i started my medical school in my 30s. Does age matter as i heard there is age based point system that might be an obstacle to immigrate to australia. If at all, is plab route feasible ? Thanx for the reply.

[@CareerDoctor]

Age is not an issue for employment here. It does affect permanent migration somewhat.

[@ramyavb6673]

Hi Doctor I am a psychiatrist from india.moved to Sydney 8 months bacj.Still I am at home. I just wrote my English exam and waiting for the result.My husband also a psychiatrist. He has joined as a psychiatry registrar from 2019.Hebhas to clear 2 more exams.i am very anxious about attending interviews and I am anxious whether I could get a registrar post within 3 months.i am really exhausted by sitting home. Thank you

[@CareerDoctor]

Hi Ramya thanks for the comments. It definitely sounds like some coaching could help you out. Initially some performance coaching to help you feel more confident about interviews. If you are looking for coaching options check out the link in the description.

[@ramyavb6673]

Thank you I will definitely look forward into it

[@bhupinderkaurbatth2451]

Hi doc , Hope u r having a good day I am pathologist from India with 1.5 years of experience. I just wanted to explore if there r any options for me after AMC 1 exam clearance.. in field of pathology… any course I can take in pathology.. which might help me in registration in pathology itself . Regards

[@CareerDoctor]

Hi Bhupinder, I would recommend you go through my videos on the specialist pathway and standard pathway. You may have further queries after this in which case you will find the link for a strategy call in the description of most videos.

[@kateleslieannnavarro7890]

thank you!

[@CareerDoctor]

Ur welcome

[@kungalegjung2462]

Hi doc, I have a doubt. Is it better to shift to Australia after MBBS or PG? I am currently a 3rd year Med student from India. My ambition is to become a Surgeon.

[@CareerDoctor]

That question really all depends on your personal circumstances. Given Surgery is really hard to get into even for Australian trainees. On balance I would say you are better off trying to come here earlier.

[@kungalegjung2462]

@@CareerDoctor Thanks for the advice doc. I'll work really hard to accomplish my goal and I'll be in touch with the Channel as I'll be needing your expertise in the future as well.

[@CareerDoctor]

Sounds good

[@professordrabhijitsayamber703]

Om shanti

[@CareerDoctor]

Ok

[@pikusarker1359]

Sir is medical education free in australia? Plz reply. Thanks a lot.

[@CareerDoctor]

This depends on your definition of free. But basically no. For some students medical school operates under a deferred payment system where you accumulate a tuition debt with the Government that you only have to pay out if you achieve a certain level of income. It's called the HELP system. As doctors are paid relatively well. Most start paying this off in their intern year. There are costs associated with specialty training as well.