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PLAB to Work in Australia? Alternative or Exemption to AMC Exam?

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  1. Hi
    Would a Trust grade post (non training) as a SHO also be eligible for the alternative competency pathway?

    1. Any supervised post in the UK is generally acceptable to the Medical Board. So long as it is “intern equivalent”.

  2. I am a South African trained doctor with Full GMC registration obtained in 2003 without PLAB and completed 12 months accredited supervised UK training. Will I be able to apply via the Competent authority pathway for provisional registration with the AMC?

    1. Hi Liz
      Unfortunately no you won’t be eligible for CA Pathway. However, your UK experience (as well as South African background) should assist you in being seen more favourably by employers.

  3. Hi,
    I have graduated from Sri Lanka and have also completed the PLAB. If I get into GP training in U.K., would that count as a training post, where after a year of working there I could apply to work in Australia through the alternative competency pathway?

      1. Thank you for your prompt reply. Would a Trust grade post (non training) as a SHO also be eligible for the alternative competency pathway?

  4. Hi,

    I am Dr. Lakshana from India and current doing DNB (Post graduate degree – 3years) in Bangalore, India after completing my MBBS degree. I would like to move to Australia for Doctor jobs through specialist pathway.

    Can you guide me to go through the process to register for specialist doctor in Australia.?
    May I know the tentative timeline(number of years) which will take to go through this process and get a Doctor job in Australia.

    Can you take me as your client and help me to go through this process. If so what would be the approximate charges involved for your service?

    Thanks in Advance for your valuable suggestion

    Best regards
    Lakshana

    1. Hello Lakshana. Yes I do help clients with the process. If you go over to the services site you will see the various options available (links in menu).

  5. Hi Anthony,

    I have an unusual situation, in that I am an Irish citizen that graduated from an Irish medical school, who direclty began FY1 in the UK (without taking the PLAB as it wasn’t a requirement). I did so immediately after graduating, meaning I didn’t take my intern year in Ireland, opting instead for the UK. Without a PLAB, does this preclude me from applying to Australia via the competent authority pathway?

    I have actually completed USMLE Step 1 and 2 CK (but not Step 3, is this a requirement?). From reading the previous posts and information above, would I be correct in saying having completed the USMLE Step 1 and 2, in addition to FY1 counting as the 12 month supervision requirement, I would be able to apply for the Competent Authority pathway?

    Thanks so much for advice!

    Shane

    1. Hi Shane the combination of the Irish medical degree plus 12 months experience in another competent authority country still makes you eligible for the CA pathway.

  6. I did MBBS from Pakistan in 2017 , did internship from pakistan and have been a gp till date, and now today got Irish general registration. My question is: if I complete one year non-training but supervised SHO experience + I get GMC registration via Plab 1&2 while working in Ireland, then Can I get Australian registration via Competent authority pathway? Thanks a lot i. Advance Sir!

  7. Hi Anthony, I have completed USMLE but do not have the supervised training experience in USA. I am currently preparing for MRCP and I want to ask if it is possible to get AMC registration based on USMLE exams and supervised training in UK (as experience component)?

  8. Hi, i am currently doing residency in qatar in acgme accredited program. I will take steps 1 and 2 usmle. I wanted to know if i can apply through competent pathway as i will have usmle and i am doing residency in acgme accredited program. The only issue is its not inside us. Would really appreciate your advice.

    1. Hello,
      You will need all 3 steps of the USMLE and 2 years of ACGME accredited residency. It doesn’t necessarily need to be in the US.

  9. Hi! I was just wondering if I complete core surgical training 1 and 2 in the UK will I be able to apply for an advance training position without going through the limited registration route? I’ve heard that we need a PR. But as a registrar, could I apply for a 189 visa as a surgeon?
    Thank you!

    1. You will still need to work a provisional year and its unlikely that you will be exempted from much training. You will also need PR to apply.

  10. Hi Anthony, name is Noor and I am a final year medical student from Pakistan. I am also an Australian citizen and I am looking to move back to Australia after my degree is completed. As per requirement in Pakistan, I will complete a year of house job (internship) here before I move back. Could you please guide me as to how I should proceed with the registration process after graduating to be eligible to practice in Australia? Thanks 🙂

    1. Thanks Noor
      Kindly review the posts about the AMC process and Standard Pathway, as well as the related videos on the YT channel. If you need individual advice then we have coaching options available.

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