Anyone considering practicing out of the country?

[Pkboi24]

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Obviously, it's a little too early for this, but with the amount of inane threads floating around these days, I figured this isn't all that ridiculous.

What are some steps you could take to prepare for a career of practicing abroad?

Is a US MD an all-access pass to practicing in any country?

Would it be possible to practice in another country and get paid a salary roughly equivalent to what one could make in the US?

 

[TPROrgoTutor]

I dont want to have my primary practice outside of this country but I would like to travel for a certain time during the year to work.

 

[Pkboi24]

I dont want to have my primary practice outside of this country but I would like to travel for a certain time during the year to work.

You can be an Orgo Tutor if you score an 11 on Bio? I scored a 12 on PS, can I tutor too? I need a job so bad right now.

 

[TPROrgoTutor]

I dont teach bio. I teach orgo. Organic is my specialty and I very seldom missed a question on the diags and, likely, the real thing. The bio part of bio, though, is what got me. If you can perform extremely highly on a content test and pass a weekend of training including multiple teachbacks to a trainer, yes. Assuming your local TPR is hiring, though.

 

[RaaMD]

Perhaps. I'm still open to it.

 

[g3pro]

Yes, practicing almost exclusively out of the country. I'm not expecting to be paid well.

 

[GuzzyRon]

Obviously, it's a little too early for this, but with the amount of inane threads floating around these days, I figured this isn't all that ridiculous.

What are some steps you could take to prepare for a career of practicing abroad?

Is a US MD an all-access pass to practicing in any country?

Would it be possible to practice in another country and get paid a salary roughly equivalent to what one could make in the US?

The steps you could take to practice outside the US vary from country to country depending on local laws. Of course you'd be viewed more favorably since you're "American-trained" doc. But...

1. Be prepared to take and pass the licensing board exams for the country(ies) of your interest.

2. Some countries will want more training on local diseases since medical curriculum in the US only covers diseases predominant in North America and some common ones around the world. Diseases that have been eradicated in the US, which may be pandemic in other countries are usually left out of US curriculum or reduced to a mere footnote in the medical texts.

3. You must have a certain immigration status to practice in many countries just like in US states where you must be a US citizen (or permanent resident) to practice medicine. In fact, some US states only grants medical license to US citizen MDs only. I figured this will be the same in some other countries, too.

4. Language barriers also have to be considered (I'm sure you know that English is not spoken in every country)

Bottomline...a US MD degrees is NOT an all-access pass to practicing outside the US. It may be in North America but don't count on it in other parts of the world. The RAW salary is NOT equivalent. US MDs make the most money of any nation (but they also have the longest training and the most debt, too). However, considering other things, the net salary may be comparable to what obtains in other industrialized nations. For instance, in many countries, doctors don't have the overhead that US MDs carry (such as malpractice insurance), doctors have more autonomy....etc.

 

[thebird]

Do most schools dislike it when you say you want practice abroad since most of them are committed to their own state healthcare?....(Yes, I'm still writing the essay)

 

[TPROrgoTutor]

Do most schools dislike it when you say you want practice abroad since most of them are committed to their own state healthcare?....(Yes, I'm still writing the essay)

Be honest, dont try and write "what the school wants." It will come off in your interview if you attempt to lead them on your application.

 

[DropkickMurphy]

The only other country I would practice in outside of the US would be Germany. The reason for that is that I would like to be an emergency physician with the DRK.

 

[Pkboi24]

The only other country I would practice in outside of the US would be Germany. The reason for that is that I would like to be an emergency physician with the DRK.

I'd just like to point out that your diagram of seppuku (Japanese ritualistic suicide) is not entirely accurate in terms of technique (you must stab and slice sideways back and forth to tear through the stomach), if that is indeed what you are trying to depict. If not, consider me a jackass.

 

[akinf]

Obviously, it's a little too early for this, but with the amount of inane threads floating around these days, I figured this isn't all that ridiculous.

What are some steps you could take to prepare for a career of practicing abroad?

Is a US MD an all-access pass to practicing in any country?

Would it be possible to practice in another country and get paid a salary roughly equivalent to what one could make in the US?

A US MD is NOT an all-access pass to practicing in any country. First, try going to Canada, you'll see that your biggest problems may actually be not that far from home. Second, all other countries have their licensing exams as well...definitely a pain. It is probably easier compared to other countries because you wouldn't have to retrain like some other people might have to, but its most ideal to study medicine where you intend to practice.

 

[Pkboi24]

A US MD is NOT an all-access pass to practicing in any country. First, try going to Canada, you'll see that your biggest problems may actually be not that far from home. Second, all other countries have their licensing exams as well...definitely a pain. It is probably easier compared to other countries because you wouldn't have to retrain like some other people might have to, but its most ideal to study medicine where you intend to practice.

Wait, what about Canada? I was actually thinking about moving to Vancouver...

 

[akinf]

Wait, what about Canada? I was actually thinking about moving to Vancouver...

For individuals that did not receive their training in Canada, there are a series of loop-holes you have to jump through to get licensed. IMGs can attest to this, and I am sure American graduates would likely have similar issues. The thing with Canada is we have very strict medical standards and it is seen through out the entire curriculum. I've been told that regardless of where you go in Canada, you will receive the SAME medical education, it may just be presented differently. If an incoming physicians qualifications do not reflect these standards, they will likely be denied or have to spend some time retraining if they are accepted into such programs.

I'm not as well-versed as some others, but I am quite certain that not training in Canada may prove to be a huge road-block should someone wish to practice in Canada. Depending on where you receive your medical education, it may be a little easier.

 

[Writer1985]

For individuals that did not receive their training in Canada, there are a series of loop-holes you have to jump through to get licensed. IMGs can attest to this, and I am sure American graduates would likely have similar issues. The thing with Canada is we have very strict medical standards and it is seen through out the entire curriculum. I've been told that regardless of where you go in Canada, you will receive the SAME medical education, it may just be presented differently. If an incoming physicians qualifications do not reflect these standards, they will likely be denied or have to spend some time retraining if they are accepted into such programs.

I'm not as well-versed as some others, but I am quite certain that not training in Canada may prove to be a huge road-block should someone wish to practice in Canada. Depending on where you receive your medical education, it may be a little easier.

I was under the impression that the US and Canada medical curriculums were almost interchangeable. Obviously the actual healthcare systems are different, and going to school in Canada would probably give you a leg-up if you intend to practice there, but the actual classroom learning is essentially the same.

I could be totally wrong though.

 

[baylormed]

Yes, I've considered moving somewhere else (if even for a little while, just to experience something different) and practice medicine there. Plus, sometimes I don't feel so safe in the US anymore, with the discrimination (funny, because the only reason there is discrimination here in the US is because people LOOK for it, as opposed to other countries in which I've lived, no one ever even thinks about it), and terrorism, and just the fact that I have lived in other places and I KNOW people can actually be happy and safe outside of the US (yes, I know, shocking).

The US medical degree still holds much respect internationally and I'm sure it wouldn't be too hard to be able to practice in another country.

 

[Dr. Pepper]

The general concensus seems to be that a US MD is not a ticket to practicing anywhere you like, but it is an advantage. For the most part, it seems that one must take exams and jump through some hoops to practice in different countries.

Does anyone know the policy in Britain?
-Dr. P.