USMLE / PLAB / AMC abroad
residency in US, UK, Australia
- Remote
- Varies
- Qualification
- Typically Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS).
What the work involves
Day to day
Qualifying to practise medicine in another country through its licensing examinations, then entering residency or training there. The clinical work is recognisable; the documentation culture, team structure and patient expectations are not.
Who this suits
Fit
Doctors willing to commit years to examinations and relocation for substantially better training structure, working conditions and pay. Best started early, since these routes reward candidates who are recently qualified.
The honest reality
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Expensive, slow and uncertain. Examination and application costs run high before you earn anything, and matching into residency is competitive for international graduates. Immigration policy can shift during a multi-year plan. Many who start do not finish, so keep a viable Indian path open.
How you get there
Step by step
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2 years Step 1Finish school
Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology
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5.5 years including internship Step 2Qualify
Complete Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS).
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Step 3Register or licence
Clear the destination country's licensing examination and registration.
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Step 4Enter the field
Typical first position: USMLE / PLAB / AMC abroad.
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Step 5Build and specialise Optional
Complete postgraduate training and build a practice or hospital career.
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You are hereUSMLE / PLAB / AMC abroad
Everything above leads here. The steps marked optional can be skipped or taken later — they change how fast you arrive, not whether you can.
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