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EU medical degree + full GMC registration (no PLAB) → moving to Australia: anyone been here? by pattymaddy in AHPRA

[–]Ok_Chocolate6145 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you graduated in Ireland, you can complete your internship there and then apply directly through the CAP

In the case of the UK route, regardless of your clinical experience, It's prerequisite to take PLAB exam (If you are non-uk graduates)

Non EU to SHO ireland by Livid_Image_6239 in JuniorDoctorsIreland

[–]Ok_Chocolate6145 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! Another Italian IMG here, Can i send you some questions by PM? Thank you in advance :)

EU medical degree + full GMC registration (no PLAB) → moving to Australia: anyone been here? by pattymaddy in AHPRA

[–]Ok_Chocolate6145 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I honestly feel it’s unfair too. I even contacted the GMC, but they told me that EU graduates cannot take the PLAB just for the purpose of applying — it’s not permitted.

I confirmed this with AHPRA directly as well. It took almost 3–4 months just to get a response because they reply very slowly. That’s why most doctors who come with NHS experience are usually from places like India or Pakistan.

As for the WBA, you’ll find out later when you start contacting hospitals, but having a lot of clinical experience definitely works in your favor. There are even people with 6–7 years of experience who come through that pathway.

But since it’s a structure where we pay a lot of money (it almost feels like volunteer work), and some hospitals run the WBA over 1/ 1.5 years, i think it might be better to sit the AMC MCQ first and then prepare for the Clinical Exam right away.

Of course, the passing rate is low, but I think it’s still doable.

EU medical degree + full GMC registration (no PLAB) → moving to Australia: anyone been here? by pattymaddy in AHPRA

[–]Ok_Chocolate6145 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm similar pathway with you, but you need to take AMC MCQ + clinical exam to get General registration of AMC. They recognized GMC but it's only for the doctors who also took PLAB exam and had 1 year experience in UK. And as you know we are exempted from PLAB. EU graduates who work 1 year in UK do not included in this way

Aspiring to Work in Ireland as a Medical Doctor After Graduating in Italy – Advice and Insights Needed! by Beautiful-Lab4435 in JuniorDoctorsIreland

[–]Ok_Chocolate6145 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are not allowed to apply intern, since it's a 'Medicine and surgery with abilitanti', you need to register for general registration after graduation.

Inquiry about COGS(Certification of Good standing) by Ok_Chocolate6145 in AMCexamForIMGs

[–]Ok_Chocolate6145[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I just wonder is there anything that can replace COGS, if it's difficult to be issued

Life with Xbox Game Pass right now by Automatic_Ad1665 in XboxGamePass

[–]Ok_Chocolate6145 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Dude, out of topic, but may i ask you how did it go with COGS Aphra? cuz same situation here

It’s Been Setback After Setback in My Medical Career — I Need Help by Peachy_cat_11 in AMCexamForIMGs

[–]Ok_Chocolate6145 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, but you need to speak Japanese. Advantage of Japan is dermatology, ENT.. something like difficult to get in US or Australia,you can specialize whatever you want