u/Quirky_Substance2104

Hi everyone,

I wanted to ask IMGs who applied to Australia from their home country after completing both AMC 1 and AMC 2:

Approximately how long did it take you to secure your first job offer in Australia?

I have around 1.5 years of post-MBBS clinical experience from India and am trying to understand the realistic timeline for getting a first resident/JMO/RMO level job after completing the AMC pathway.

Would really appreciate hearing about:
- your timeline
- whether you applied directly or through agencies
- metro vs rural jobs
- and how difficult the process was overall.

Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some honest guidance regarding the AMC pathway.

I’m an MBBS graduate from India with around 1.5 years of experience working as an RMO in a busy hospital setting. I’ve previously gone through the PLAB pathway and also appeared for MSRA. Unfortunately, due to increasing competition and recent prioritisation changes, I wasn’t able to secure a non-training job or enter training despite a decent rank.

Given the current situation, I’m now considering starting the AMC pathway. My tentative plan is to attempt AMC Part 1 by October this year and then aim for AMC Part 2 by mid-next year, depending on availability.

However, I’m quite anxious about committing again, both financially and emotionally, without a clear idea of the outcomes.

For those who have gone through or are currently on this pathway:

• How realistic is it to secure a job in Australia after completing AMC 1 and 2?
• Does prior clinical experience (like mine) significantly improve chances?
• Are there particular challenges or delays I should be aware of?

I would really appreciate honest insights, even if they’re not very encouraging. I just want to make an informed decision this time.

Thank you so much in advance.