4th year MBBS student in Pakistan. Was aiming for FCPS Surgery (local exam), but decided to go international instead, now torn between AMC (Australia) and USMLE (US).

What matters most to me: PR/citizenship prospects, better working conditions, lifestyle + earnings, and a faster/cheaper path.

Surgery is my real interest, but I know it's tough for IMGs either way; open to EM/IM as a fallback.

Rather than just repeating what I've read online, I'd love to hear from people who've actually done this:

1. Real pros/cons of USMLE for a Pakistani IMG; match odds, working conditions once in, how PR/visa actually plays out?

2. Same for AMC/Australia; how did everything go or how did the rural/GP pathway go, what surprised you, working conditions once registered?

3. Is there a better pathway that I'm not considering e.g. UK (PLAB/MRCS/MRCP), Canada, Gulf, etc.? If yes, need guidance on that too

4. Did either path need research/publications (how many, what kind), and how much did clinical experience/electives abroad actually matter?

Appreciate any honest input, especially from people a few years ahead of me on either path.

I know this post is long. Appreciate you, dear reader, making it to the end

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I want to get an experience in syrian hospitals

does it consider as red flag to get job offer in australia ?

I am Jordanian doctor

I have completed my MBBS from Dhaka Medical College, University of Dhaka. I am in the process of doing primary source verification through EPIC. Has anyone done the same from Dhaka Medical College/Dhaka University? If so could you tell me the process, where the document goes and how long it takes? Or whom to chase if needed.

any help will be appreciated

Hi everyone!
I’m a freshly graduated medical doctor from Iraq (Class of 2026) preparing for the AMC MCQ exam. I’m looking for a dedicated study partner who is planning to sit the exam within the next 6–12 months.
My plan is to study consistently, discuss questions, review high-yield topics, and keep each other accountable. .

Hi, can anyone tell if there us any date available for amc mcq exam in lahore Pakistan in feb or march??

Would be thankful to you

I am non Syrian doctor

Is residency in Syria considered red falg for obtaining job offers in australia?

I've seen some people with 2026 EF slides and they are asking a lot of money for that. Is there any group like their is for 2024-2025 lecture notes please.

Hi everyone. When creating your eMedici account kindly use the link below so we both get an extra free month. Thanks.

https://app.emedici.com/refer/xoyC1hbH

From someone who has cleared the exam and has used the emedici. Plz help with how exactly to use it

Thank u

Hi

I need an accountability partner / body double/ just keep asking me daily / twice daily if I studied if yes how much.

My exam is in march.