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Hello everybody. I have been lurking for some time now in the forums, and I decided to pitch a question now, and although it might be similar to questions that have been asked before, they been asked at least 3 years ago, and I'm curious if the situation has changed.
Just a brief intro: I am from the Philippines (and a non-Oz citizen) and I graduated last year, and passed the local board exams as well. I considered residency training locally, but I stalled it, and considered going abroad. The US was the first option, but given the number of exams, the total costs (including travelling for interviews, if i get to that step), and the general atmosphere in the US made me think twice of going there. Next is Australia. I know doctors who have had fellowship training, but I don't know people who did residency, and practiced there. But the prospect of having a respectable practice, the good healthcare that people receive, and the lifestyle has made me considering migrating. And my decision to move vis-a-vis stay is about 70-80%/20-30%.
So here are my queries:
1. Just to clarify: If I pass the written and practical exams, I would have to do 3 months of rotation in IM, surgery, and ED, then apply to hospitals to be an RMO (not sure about duration requirement), and then apply as a registrar? Does the 10-year service moratorium come into play here? Or is it a separate entity?
2. I've also read about the specialist pathway. Is it "better" to take that path (i.e. take residency in the Philippines then go to Australia as a specialist) or go through it via the standard pathway?
3. General tips for a fresh grad still in decision-making limbo.
Looking forward to hearing from the community, and thanks in advance!
Just a brief intro: I am from the Philippines (and a non-Oz citizen) and I graduated last year, and passed the local board exams as well. I considered residency training locally, but I stalled it, and considered going abroad. The US was the first option, but given the number of exams, the total costs (including travelling for interviews, if i get to that step), and the general atmosphere in the US made me think twice of going there. Next is Australia. I know doctors who have had fellowship training, but I don't know people who did residency, and practiced there. But the prospect of having a respectable practice, the good healthcare that people receive, and the lifestyle has made me considering migrating. And my decision to move vis-a-vis stay is about 70-80%/20-30%.
So here are my queries:
1. Just to clarify: If I pass the written and practical exams, I would have to do 3 months of rotation in IM, surgery, and ED, then apply to hospitals to be an RMO (not sure about duration requirement), and then apply as a registrar? Does the 10-year service moratorium come into play here? Or is it a separate entity?
2. I've also read about the specialist pathway. Is it "better" to take that path (i.e. take residency in the Philippines then go to Australia as a specialist) or go through it via the standard pathway?
3. General tips for a fresh grad still in decision-making limbo.
Looking forward to hearing from the community, and thanks in advance!
