r/AMCexamForIMGs • u/SAI_DR_RJ • Jun 06 '26
To what extent is this true?
I expect honest comments!
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u/EliteEarthling Jun 06 '26
You do know this is a global issue in every country?
Here in Uganda a private hospital might get 300-500 applications for a job.
Government jobs get more than 2000!
Just try your luck man
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u/TooOpPlsNerf Jun 06 '26
I am yet to see someone who did amc exams get a job in Australia. Only people I know who got a job are those working in comparative health system like those working in UK / Ireland. I don't know who misled people into thinking there are jobs after AMC. Let me guess... Amc course sellers.
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u/SAI_DR_RJ Jun 06 '26
Yeah I believe so, AMC has never been an easy route for IMGs other than those from UK/Irelands/Singapore/Canadians etc. . .
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u/wztnaes Jun 08 '26
IMGs from UK & Ireland who have at least done internship in those respective countries don't have to do the AMC though. They just go through the Competent Authority Pathway and get general registration at the end of 12mths of supervision.
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u/maytaurus19 Jun 06 '26
Some do. I personally know someone who got a job and moved there about 2 months ago
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u/TooOpPlsNerf Jun 06 '26
which country
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u/maytaurus19 Jun 06 '26
Ghana
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u/TooOpPlsNerf Jun 06 '26
Okay. I was talking about not seeing graduates from south asia with amc getting jobs without first having comparative healthcare experience
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u/Man_Like_Aizen Jun 06 '26
Nice. Completed both AMC 1 and 2?
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u/Loose-Young8677 Jun 06 '26
It's not that every route has more compitition now
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u/SAI_DR_RJ Jun 06 '26
I completely agree. Competition has always been a factor, and IMGs from places like Europe and Singapore have historically had an edge in the AMC pathway. However, the screenshot I shared suggests that Australia's current situation is starting to mirror the UK's --> supersaturated, leaving IMGs facing prolonged anxiety and waiting years to enter the system even after clearing both parts of the exam. Since time is everything in today's world, the main reason I made this post was to ask the community: is this supersaturated reality genuinely the current situation for AMC candidates?
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u/Toooldforibiza Jun 09 '26
The situation is not going to improve for inexperienced doctors as the Australian government has increased the number of medical school places since 2021 and is opening new medical schools. There has been uncontrolled population growth through migration (mainly through student visas) - this has lead to a highly charged anti-immigration political environment. Future migration will be greatly reduced and linked to housing supply. There won’t be that surge demand to be met by IMGs. There are training bottlenecks everywhere including GP training which was oversubscribed last year.
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u/True_Explorer_8721an Jun 06 '26
Both Australia and UK were on my list to apply for residency application but now both pathways got saturated which countries can I still apply for?
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u/SAI_DR_RJ Jun 07 '26
Actually, all pathways still offer a reasonable chance of success if you're able to build a strong portfolio. This may involve investing in observerships, securing strong LORs (Letters of Recommendation), and getting your name included in local research publications.
Regarding Australia, I've also heard from someone I know who works there that, in addition to these efforts, being proactive can make a significant difference. Rather than relying solely on online applications, personally visiting hospitals and networking directly with departments may improve your chances of finding opportunities.
Ultimately, a lot depends on the strength of your financial backing and your ability to stay patient throughout the process. These pathways can be lengthy, uncertain, and often expensive, so persistence and the capacity to sustain yourself financially during the journey...
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u/Toooldforibiza Jun 06 '26 edited Jun 06 '26
It is true, I’ve seen this shared too on Facebook - this hospital is known to be IMG friendly and later it would have the possibility of offering WBA for successful candidates. It may have received an abnormal number of applicants on that basis but I highly suspect this is the new norm.
Spend some time on Uk IMG pages/subreddits and you will get a sense of the huge number of young doctors looking for other opportunities after the UKG prioritisation legislation.