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Filipino Doctors planning to practice in Australia

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  • bluwinxMDbluwinxMD Cebu, Philippines
    Posts: 2Member
    Joined: Jun 25, 2020

    Hello everyone! Newbie here. I'm a PLE March 2020 taker (last 2 days postponed, unfortunately).
    I have plans to practice in AUS as GP.
    Paano po ba if nakatapos ka dito sa pinas ng Family medicine residency training?
    Plano ko pa sana magsave muna.
    :)

    “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths” -Proverbs 3:5-6

  • angelapanlilioangelapanlilio Posts: 1Member
    Joined: Jun 27, 2020

    maldita . Ask ko lang po doc if mas prefer ng hospitals or clinics sa australia ang ER experience when it comes to hiring IMGs? Or ang clinical experience will be sufficient?

  • _maldita__maldita_ NSW
    Posts: 81Member
    Joined: Jan 25, 2014

    @cutiepie25 said:
    Or mas mapapadali kung ulitin nalang nya ung medschool sa Australia? Sorry po sa spam and thanks sa sasagot

    Hello, sorry sa super late reply. Working visa yung kelangan ng kapatid nyo. They need to take the AMC exams then apply for job then apply for visa once with job offer. I would recommend na mag AMC exams sya instead of ulitin med school dito. Hope this helps.

  • _maldita__maldita_ NSW
    Posts: 81Member
    Joined: Jan 25, 2014

    @auzcardio said:
    Hi everyone. I'm new on this forum. Question lang po.. Do you know of the success rates of our filipino kababayans using the specialized pathway? Thank you

    Hi, sorry I don't know the success rates. Most of the specialists that I know did not attempt to apply via the specialist pathway because of the cost. Each college or specialisation also has their own set of criteria.

  • _maldita__maldita_ NSW
    Posts: 81Member
    Joined: Jan 25, 2014

    @bluwinxMD said:
    Hello everyone! Newbie here. I'm a PLE March 2020 taker (last 2 days postponed, unfortunately).
    I have plans to practice in AUS as GP.
    Paano po ba if nakatapos ka dito sa pinas ng Family medicine residency training?
    Plano ko pa sana magsave muna.
    :)

    Hi! welcome to this thread! Sorry to hear about the postponement of the PLE exams. I would recommend that you apply for AMC as soon as possible if you can. The cost of the exams and also some courses regularly increases and it's getting more and more competitive in applying for jobs. But, if you really need to save first, I would suggest that you get into emergency medicine training as it will be useful for when you apply for jobs in the hospital.

    bluwinxMD
  • _maldita__maldita_ NSW
    Posts: 81Member
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    @angelapanlilio said:
    maldita . Ask ko lang po doc if mas prefer ng hospitals or clinics sa australia ang ER experience when it comes to hiring IMGs? Or ang clinical experience will be sufficient?

    Yes, they prefer someone with ED experience and there are more vacancies in ED positions.

  • bluwinxMDbluwinxMD Cebu, Philippines
    Posts: 2Member
    Joined: Jun 25, 2020

    maldita said:

    @bluwinxMD said:
    Hello everyone! Newbie here. I'm a PLE March 2020 taker (last 2 days postponed, unfortunately).
    I have plans to practice in AUS as GP.
    Paano po ba if nakatapos ka dito sa pinas ng Family medicine residency training?
    Plano ko pa sana magsave muna.
    :)

    Hi! welcome to this thread! Sorry to hear about the postponement of the PLE exams. I would recommend that you apply for AMC as soon as possible if you can. The cost of the exams and also some courses regularly increases and it's getting more and more competitive in applying for jobs. But, if you really need to save first, I would suggest that you get into emergency medicine training as it will be useful for when you apply for jobs in the hospital.

    Thank you so much for your response! ^_^

    “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths” -Proverbs 3:5-6

  • JIMRAYNORJIMRAYNOR Posts: 1Member
    Joined: Jul 16, 2020

    Hi, maybe someone can point me in the right direction. I am already a Cardiologist, Electrophysiologist in the Manila area but just recently thought of moving to Australia with my family - I think I would be less stressed (?) and I think it is a safer place to raise my kids. I read in previous posts that it is more expensive (and difficult) to apply for the Specialist Pathway... but mostly I feel bad to not be able to practice EPS, after all that training. I would appreciate it if you can connect me with a specialist here (or you know of any specialists) already practicing his/her specialty in Aus since I will be seeking guidance...

  • kianaanibankianaaniban Posts: 1Member
    Joined: Aug 03, 2020

    maldita ! Im currently a second year med student from the Philippines. I wish to take my residency, practice, and eventually live in Australia. I read through all the comments and it basically gave me everything i needed to know!

    Just wondering if you could provide us with the best timeline to take the AMC exams after graduating med school and 1 year of internship? Or every when do they hold exams for the part 1? When is the best time to apply for jobs in australia? How long would the review classes for part 2 be?

  • mgmdmgmd Posts: 1Member
    Joined: Jun 13, 2020

    Hi, for those without PR/citizenship yet, is it advisable po ba to take up a course (e.g. master’s or bacchelor’s degree) first prior to applying for AMC? Will it help to increase the chance of getting a job? thank you po

  • Niks_MDNiks_MD Posts: 1Member
    Joined: Sep 02, 2020
    @_maldita_ Hello doctora :) may question lang po ako, Im planning on taking Emergency Medicine here in ph and I was wondering if may factor ba in applying job sa australia if St.lukes ako nag residency ng EM or in Public hospital. The nearest hospital in my place is Pasig General Hospital which has High salary vs St. Lukes minimal salary but is already known internationally. I just want to know before applying Thank you very much doc!!! :)
  • _maldita__maldita_ NSW
    Posts: 81Member
    Joined: Jan 25, 2014

    @JIMRAYNOR said:
    Hi, maybe someone can point me in the right direction. I am already a Cardiologist, Electrophysiologist in the Manila area but just recently thought of moving to Australia with my family - I think I would be less stressed (?) and I think it is a safer place to raise my kids. I read in previous posts that it is more expensive (and difficult) to apply for the Specialist Pathway... but mostly I feel bad to not be able to practice EPS, after all that training. I would appreciate it if you can connect me with a specialist here (or you know of any specialists) already practicing his/her specialty in Aus since I will be seeking guidance...

    Hi Jimraynor, sorry, the IMG specialists that I know have trained/re-trained here in Australia. Hopefully someone else in the forum may be able to help.

  • _maldita__maldita_ NSW
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    @kianaaniban said:
    maldita ! Im currently a second year med student from the Philippines. I wish to take my residency, practice, and eventually live in Australia. I read through all the comments and it basically gave me everything i needed to know!

    Just wondering if you could provide us with the best timeline to take the AMC exams after graduating med school and 1 year of internship? Or every when do they hold exams for the part 1? When is the best time to apply for jobs in australia? How long would the review classes for part 2 be?

    Hi @kianaaniban

    Ideally, you would want to take the AMC exams as soon as possible. If you will be taking it earlier, the cost of the exam would be cheaper (as they tend to increase the price every few years). However, there's only a limited time between your graduation and beginning of internship so I don't think there is enough time to prepare for the exams as compared to after internship.

    It depends on where you are planning to take the part 1. The frequency of the exams is less in Manila as compared to Sydney/Oz.

    The best time to apply for jobs is after you have passed both AMC part 1 and 2. But, you can start applying even after passing the part 1 exam although most hospitals would prefer to hire someone who has passed both exams.

    If you are planning to take a course for part 2 (which is what I would recommend), it would usually take 10 weeks to complete the course and then give yourself 1-2 months to review/role-play with your study partner/s.

  • _maldita__maldita_ NSW
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    Joined: Jan 25, 2014

    @mgmd said:
    Hi, for those without PR/citizenship yet, is it advisable po ba to take up a course (e.g. master’s or bacchelor’s degree) first prior to applying for AMC? Will it help to increase the chance of getting a job? thank you po

    Hi @mgmd

    Taking up a course will help increase your chance of getting a job as it will look good on your CV too. However, it can be very expensive and I would suggest that you either use the money to take a course for AMC exam and use the time to prepare well for the AMC exams.

  • _maldita__maldita_ NSW
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    Joined: Jan 25, 2014

    @Niks_MD said:
    maldita Hello doctora :) may question lang po ako, Im planning on taking Emergency Medicine here in ph and I was wondering if may factor ba in applying job sa australia if St.lukes ako nag residency ng EM or in Public hospital. The nearest hospital in my place is Pasig General Hospital which has High salary vs St. Lukes minimal salary but is already known internationally. I just want to know before applying Thank you very much doc!!! :)

    Hi @Niks_MD

    Here in Australia, I don't think the hospital where you trained would matter. What matters more to them is your references. Just make sure that you will get good references from your senior/consultants and they will be able to contact them or they will respond to the employer's email or phone call.

  • majasanimajasani Posts: 1Member
    Joined: Nov 08, 2020
    @maldita May I ask how much you spent for all your applications and exams there? And did you have any relatives who already live in Australia? They say its really financially challenging to try to work in Australia as a doctor. I'm planning to save and study for the exam. Thank you.
  • aikrgnaikrgn Posts: 3Member
    Joined: Nov 20, 2020

    maldita! I am a 2nd yr medical student from the Philippines. I am planning to apply in Australia once I pass the PLE here hopefully. Can you tell me how long usually does one need to review before taking the AMC exam? ☺️

  • _maldita__maldita_ NSW
    Posts: 81Member
    Joined: Jan 25, 2014

    @aikrgn said:
    maldita! I am a 2nd yr medical student from the Philippines. I am planning to apply in Australia once I pass the PLE here hopefully. Can you tell me how long usually does one need to review before taking the AMC exam? ☺️

    Hi @aikrgn, you need to review atleast 1 month full time for AMC part 1 and then longer for AMC part 2, ideally join a 10 week course then review for atleast 1 month after that before taking it. 🙂

  • aikrgnaikrgn Posts: 3Member
    Joined: Nov 20, 2020

    maldita said:

    @aikrgn said:
    maldita! I am a 2nd yr medical student from the Philippines. I am planning to apply in Australia once I pass the PLE here hopefully. Can you tell me how long usually does one need to review before taking the AMC exam? ☺️

    Hi @aikrgn, you need to review atleast 1 month full time for AMC part 1 and then longer for AMC part 2, ideally join a 10 week course then review for atleast 1 month after that before taking it. 🙂

    maldita ☺️ Do you think it is possible to get sponsored by a relative who also works in Australia? Also, by any chance, do you know any review centers or training centers (idk what its called really hehe) for AMC 1 here in the Philippines and AMC 2 in Melbourne or in the Phils (much better)? Thank you for your time, Doc! ☺️

  • _maldita__maldita_ NSW
    Posts: 81Member
    Joined: Jan 25, 2014

    @aikrgn said:

    maldita said:

    @aikrgn said:
    maldita! I am a 2nd yr medical student from the Philippines. I am planning to apply in Australia once I pass the PLE here hopefully. Can you tell me how long usually does one need to review before taking the AMC exam? ☺️

    Hi @aikrgn, you need to review atleast 1 month full time for AMC part 1 and then longer for AMC part 2, ideally join a 10 week course then review for atleast 1 month after that before taking it. 🙂

    maldita ☺️ Do you think it is possible to get sponsored by a relative who also works in Australia? Also, by any chance, do you know any review centers or training centers (idk what its called really hehe) for AMC 1 here in the Philippines and AMC 2 in Melbourne or in the Phils (much better)? Thank you for your time, Doc! ☺️

    I'm not sure if you can get sponsored by a relative for your visa but you can get sponsored by your employer for a working visa. AMEX is the review centre for AMC in the Philippines. If you are after a review centre in Melbourne for AMC2, try ARIMGSAS. :)

    IM_MD
  • IM_MDIM_MD Davao
    Posts: 4Member
    Joined: Jul 26, 2019

    Hi good day doc. Can you comment on visa from working to permanent resident? Whats your experience?

  • _maldita__maldita_ NSW
    Posts: 81Member
    Joined: Jan 25, 2014

    @IM_MD said:
    Hi good day doc. Can you comment on visa from working to permanent resident? Whats your experience?

    Hi, sorry I can't comment on this based on personal experience as I was on a dependent student visa before becoming a permanent resident. You can apply for PR once you obtain your AHPRA general registration.

    IM_MD
  • beckyboobeckyboo Posts: 1Member
    Joined: Dec 18, 2020
    edited December 2020
    Hi I'm a recent med graduate about to take the PLE and thinking about my options. In order to take the AMC 1, need ba ng Australian Visa? If for example nka pasa ng AMC 1 tapos mag enroll ng review center sa Australia for AMC 2, anong visa ang need po? Thank you po sa creator ng thread nato!!
  • _maldita__maldita_ NSW
    Posts: 81Member
    Joined: Jan 25, 2014

    @beckyboo said:
    Hi I'm a recent med graduate about to take the PLE and thinking about my options. In order to take the AMC 1, need ba ng Australian Visa? If for example nka pasa ng AMC 1 tapos mag enroll ng review center sa Australia for AMC 2, anong visa ang need po? Thank you po sa creator ng thread nato!!

    Hello! You're welcome! :) no, you don't need an Australian visa to be able to take the AMC 1 exam. You can apply for a visitor or business visa if you are planning to enrol in a review centre in Australia for AMC 2. Hope this helps.

  • tellyyytellyyy Posts: 1Member
    Joined: Jan 12, 2021

    Hello! Meron po ba kayong idea if narerecognize via the specialist pathway ang board certified FM physician from the US? Or mas accepted ang UK trained doctors? Thank you! ☺️

  • leysowatleysowat Posts: 1Member
    Joined: Feb 25, 2021

    maldita

    Hi! Thank you for taking the time to answer our queries. I just want to ask, If I want to become a Pediatrician what are the steps that I have to do right after passing the PLE? Is it going to be the same protocol (pass AMC 1 & 2) Please help im so lost. Thanks

  • _maldita__maldita_ NSW
    Posts: 81Member
    Joined: Jan 25, 2014

    @leysowat said:
    maldita

    Hi! Thank you for taking the time to answer our queries. I just want to ask, If I want to become a Pediatrician what are the steps that I have to do right after passing the PLE? Is it going to be the same protocol (pass AMC 1 & 2) Please help im so lost. Thanks

    Hi, yes it will be the same pathway. Pass the AMC 1 and 2, then apply for hospital job as JMO and then apply for provisional AHPRA registration once you get the job offer, then complete hospital rotations, apply for general AHPRA registration, then apply to relevant college for specialist training.

  • tungsten13tungsten13 Posts: 2Member
    Joined: Mar 01, 2021

    Hello. When do we need to do the IELTS? After passing AMC 1 & 2 ? Thank you!

  • aikrgnaikrgn Posts: 3Member
    Joined: Nov 20, 2020

    Hello! Do you need to gain experience muna here sa Philippines before you can work sa Australia? Or you can apply in any hospitals sa Aus as long as you passed AMC exams even though you do not have enough experience here sa Ph(aside from the internship)? Thanks.

  • _maldita__maldita_ NSW
    Posts: 81Member
    Joined: Jan 25, 2014

    @tungsten13 said:
    Hello. When do we need to do the IELTS? After passing AMC 1 & 2 ? Thank you!

    You need to have your IELTS results when you apply for AHPRA registration. Ideally, do it after passing AMC1 because you will be eligible to apply for AHPRA registration after passing it but you need a job offer as well before you can apply for AHPRA registration. I hope this makes sense.

    tungsten13
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