r/AMCexamForIMGs

Hi there everyone… I just passed amc 1 this march with 279 on my first attempt. IMG from India. . Prepared for 5 months. 2months theory(. Arimgass slides)+ 2months recalls( last 4 months) + 1month revision of recalls. Attended paid exam week recalls session by Dr Brahma. Happy to help anyone who is looking for help regarding the prep.

Passed AMC MCQ with a score of 282 on my first attempt. Drop your questions below and I’ll try answering everyone based on my experience and learning.

Hi everyone,
If anyone is planning to give up or reschedule their AMC Oct/Nov exam seat for any reason, please contact me. I’m urgently looking for a seat and would really appreciate it.

Thank you!

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.

1. 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?

4. 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.

How realistic is it to find an internship in Australia?
I graduated in 2023 from Philippines and have not done internship
since then moved to Australia and prepared for amc exam
Have cleared Amc 1 and 2, have PR

And now looking for intern position?

Am i being delusional to think of internship here
Or should i go back to my home country India and give exam there and spend 2 years and then come back here?
But stepping back is not what i want
That should be my last option

Any suggestions?
On a verge of giving up

So I am one of those IMGs that gave Plab and got GMC registration but the prioritization bill came into effect and the job market has virtually been closed off for imgs atleast in the short term.

I want to know from people who have applied for jobs in australia or have gotten a job. What is the job market like in australia for junior doctor roles. As i plan to give amc1 and then apply for jobs and i do not plan to give amc 2. I am trying to use the gmc + amc1 route.

I have all the pdf recalls for AMC

Also Amedex and mplusx qbanks

All for free

But I don't know whether posting links here is allowed or not!

I am planning to join MBBS in India , i whole heartedly want to pursue my studies abroad after MBBS , i hail from a decent financial background, will it be a option in upcoming years. I am ready to work for it even in from the very first year

Anyone know how can we get surgical training in Australia after doing amc and work in Australia ?

And what are the number of seats or any statistics about It .

Thank you .....

Heyya! I am planning to take the AMC pathway after my Med school, if anyone is planning to walk the same path, we could do it together! If there are already groups I would like to be a part of it

I already have Amedex and MPLUSQ Qbank in pdfs, wouldn’t mind sharing

Thank you

https://discord.gg/FcuGDr7vZ
Can join the discord group!

If I could tell AMC aspirants a few things after going through this preparation myself, it would be this:

1. Stop trying to study “everything.”

AMC is not a postgraduate entrance exam where obscure facts will save you. The exam repeatedly tests safe Australian clinical reasoning, prioritisation, ethics, public health, and common presentations. If you try to master every textbook, you will burn out.

2. Don’t memorise recalls blindly.

Recalls are extremely useful, but only if you understand WHY the answer was chosen. AMC changes wording often, but the underlying logic repeats. Focus on patterns:

* recurrent infections → think immunodeficiency

* eye complaint → visual acuity first

* psych question → safety/capacity/risk first

* Indigenous outbreak → public health approach

* GCS ≤8 → airway first

3. Learn how AMC thinks.

This changed everything for me. AMC usually asks:

“What is the safest and most appropriate next step in Australia?”

Not:

“What is the fanciest answer?”

Not:

“What is the rarest diagnosis?”

4. Don’t overcomplicate questions.

A lot of candidates lose marks because they overthink stems. Many answers are surprisingly simple:

* pancreatitis → IV fluids

* CAP → amoxicillin

* PE → CTPA

* NSTEMI → anticoagulate

* postpartum hemorrhage → uterine massage + oxytocin

5. Public health and ethics matter MUCH more than people expect.

Please don’t ignore:

* vaccination

* screening

* STI management

* Indigenous health

* mandatory reporting

* confidentiality

* mental health law

These are heavily tested and often easier marks once you understand the principles.

6. Learn the difference between:

* initial investigation

* most appropriate investigation

* definitive investigation

AMC loves testing this distinction.

Example:

* eye complaint → visual acuity first

* sialolithiasis definitive test → sialography

* Asherman syndrome → hysteroscopy

7. If multiple options sound correct, choose the SAFER Australian option.

AMC generally rewards:

* conservative management

* guideline-based practice

* stepwise escalation

* least restrictive options

* patient safety

8. Don’t panic if recalls feel inconsistent.

Different recalls may have slightly different remembered answers. Instead of getting frustrated, identify the principle behind the question.

9. Last few weeks before exam:

Do NOT:

* start new huge resources

* chase random Telegram PDFs endlessly

* compare your preparation with everyone

DO:

* revise recalls repeatedly

* practice question interpretation

* revise Australian guidelines

* focus on high-yield mistakes

10. During the exam:

If confused, ask yourself:

* What is dangerous here?

* What needs to be ruled out first?

* What is the safest next step?

* What would an Australian junior doctor realistically do?

That mindset alone helps a lot.

And finally:

Don’t underestimate yourself because you feel uncertain. Most people walk out of AMC feeling unsure. The exam is designed to make you doubt between two options. The goal is not perfection — it’s safe clinical judgment.

Trust in yourself, pray, stay positive and you will make it through 😇😇

Hey fellas, is there anyone who has done it or has transitioned from USMLE to AMC? I have cleared all 3 USMLE steps exams and would like to know if there is any path exist in AMC to apply with my USMLE credentials.

Any feedback is highly appreciated.

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, does anyone here know anything about WBA? Or has anyone experienced or know anyone doing WBA? Could you kindly please let me know how does it work? Appreciate your kind help.
Thank you.

Hi everyone,

I’m applying for EPIC verification and I have a name difference issue.

On my passport, my name is written as “Mohammad but on my educational certificates it is written as “MOHD.” instead of “Mohammad.”

Has anyone faced a similar issue? Did EPIC ask for additional documents like a birth certificate, affidavit, or any other proof for verification?

Thanks in advance.