I’m a Korean IMG doctor currently working as a military medical officer
In Korea, after graduation and passing the national licensing exam, we can obtain an unrestricted medical license and practice independently without completing an internship year.
I’m planning to apply for internship positions in Australia, preferably rural Queensland, and I’m wondering how Australian hospitals usually view this background.
- Would already holding an unrestricted overseas license be considered unusual or problematic when applying for an intern position?
2.Has anyone seen Korean doctors (or other IMGs with independent practice experience) successfully enter an Australian internship program?
For applicants who already have postgraduate clinical experience overseas, does that generally help, hurt, or make little difference when applying for intern positions?
- Are rural QLD hospitals generally more IMG-friendly for internship applications?
I understand internship places are highly competitive and priority usually goes to domestic graduates, but I’d really appreciate any realistic advice or experiences from people familiar with the system.