Hi,
I'm Currently in my 3rd Year of M.B.B.S in a university in Beijing, China and I was wondering where I could go after I complete my 6 years (6th year being the internship). I'm 21 years old as of now, holding a Pakistani Passport. From my research so far, Medical Licensing Exams has their pros and cons. It appears that the key is to find one that suits you're finances and capabilities. Like:
USMLE:
Pros- i, Widely done
ii, Lots of study material available
iii, Lots of people with experience/advice
iv, Can be done from many places
Cons- i, Expensive
ii, 3 steps/too long
iii, May not get Visa for step 3
iv, Matching doesn't favor IMGs
v, One of the most difficult ones
AMC/PLAB:
Pros- i, Somewhat widely done
ii, Enough study material available
iii, Enough experience/advice
iv, Less than 3 steps for AMC
v, Start working(kind of) after step 1 for Amc and clerkship for PLAB (?)
vi, Not as hard as USMLE
Cons-i, Doesn't have as many opportunities in as many specialties as America.
ii, Too saturated.
iii, Jobs unavailable even after years sometimes
iv, Conflicting opinions regarding its relevance
Canadian:
Pros- i, Easier than USMLE
ii, Less saturated
iii, Has ample job opportunities(to some extent)
cons-i, still kinda difficult/many steps
ii, English/French
iii, Too many foreigners (?)
iv, Too cold lol
Japan/Germany/France/Italy/China etc.
Pros- i, Enough job openings
ii, road less traveled
iii, Exotic experiences/diseases (!)
iv, Not as saturated as English-speaking places
Cons-i, No English/Need to learn a new language
ii, Sometimes unwelcoming of foreign doctors
iii, Some hospitals don't want you
iv, Since most patients don't speak English, its difficult
v, Difficult to get in
vi, Not much guidance/advice
(I knowingly excluded South Asia/ South-east Asia and Middle East.)
Now, all things said, the option that seems best is Ireland.
i, Only 2 steps (excluding verification of documents)
ii, Not THAT saturated
iii, Somewhat popular/advice & guidance available
iv, Good pay/jobs
v, Not That difficult
vi, Despite all these, still somewhat new.
So, in your opinions, which one is the best and more specifically, which one would be best for me?
I'm Currently in my 3rd Year of M.B.B.S in a university in Beijing, China and I was wondering where I could go after I complete my 6 years (6th year being the internship). I'm 21 years old as of now, holding a Pakistani Passport. From my research so far, Medical Licensing Exams has their pros and cons. It appears that the key is to find one that suits you're finances and capabilities. Like:
USMLE:
Pros- i, Widely done
ii, Lots of study material available
iii, Lots of people with experience/advice
iv, Can be done from many places
Cons- i, Expensive
ii, 3 steps/too long
iii, May not get Visa for step 3
iv, Matching doesn't favor IMGs
v, One of the most difficult ones
AMC/PLAB:
Pros- i, Somewhat widely done
ii, Enough study material available
iii, Enough experience/advice
iv, Less than 3 steps for AMC
v, Start working(kind of) after step 1 for Amc and clerkship for PLAB (?)
vi, Not as hard as USMLE
Cons-i, Doesn't have as many opportunities in as many specialties as America.
ii, Too saturated.
iii, Jobs unavailable even after years sometimes
iv, Conflicting opinions regarding its relevance
Canadian:
Pros- i, Easier than USMLE
ii, Less saturated
iii, Has ample job opportunities(to some extent)
cons-i, still kinda difficult/many steps
ii, English/French
iii, Too many foreigners (?)
iv, Too cold lol
Japan/Germany/France/Italy/China etc.
Pros- i, Enough job openings
ii, road less traveled
iii, Exotic experiences/diseases (!)
iv, Not as saturated as English-speaking places
Cons-i, No English/Need to learn a new language
ii, Sometimes unwelcoming of foreign doctors
iii, Some hospitals don't want you
iv, Since most patients don't speak English, its difficult
v, Difficult to get in
vi, Not much guidance/advice
(I knowingly excluded South Asia/ South-east Asia and Middle East.)
Now, all things said, the option that seems best is Ireland.
i, Only 2 steps (excluding verification of documents)
ii, Not THAT saturated
iii, Somewhat popular/advice & guidance available
iv, Good pay/jobs
v, Not That difficult
vi, Despite all these, still somewhat new.
So, in your opinions, which one is the best and more specifically, which one would be best for me?
