need advice and help and info......on medicine in australia.?

Question

i want to do my internship and pg in medicine in australia or new zealand. i am a medical graduate from ukraine.
so can any one give me all the info and help required . i will be really greatfull. i wanna first do my internship or residency in australia or newzealand and then do my post graduation in the fields of oncology or radiography or gastroenterology in australia or newzealand.
so please tell me the procedure n the exams that i have to give and how can i apply .
thank you all for your valualble time .

Answer 1

What I know is that inorder to qualify to work as an intern in australia, you need to be registered in your country and completed an internship for at least one year as its minimum then you may search for interns job, apply and try to get an acceptance. There requirements you need to comply which includes an English Proficiency Test (IELTS with a score of 7 in all areas or OET with A or B score passed in one sitting.) Once successful in getting an intern post you work as paid employee.


Another path way is having an AMC exams. There are detailed lists of requirements on their website, visit it at once. Important points to know in this path:

1. Make sure the med school you graduated from is recognized by WHO.
2.You may be interested in having Australian Medical Council preliminary assessment with your qualifications. Visit the Australian Medical Council and print preliminary assessment application,fill the form and send it along with the designated fee.
http://www.amc.org.au/prelim1.asp
3.Have a pass mark of IELTS or OET on hand as long as you are planning on the way.
4.Say you qualify to take the AMC exams. You get a visa and go to Australia. The AMC exams are 2 parts MCC and Clinical. The MCQ is available offshore- see in their website. You will have to take the Clinical in Australia.
5. If you successfully passed the AMC exams, you may try to find a suitable intern job which is indeed highly competitive I would say especially for non western qualified . Once succeed to have a job ypu will undertake a period of "supervised medical training" for 12 months. Depending on the state you're planning to apply in, you can be referred to as an "intern" or a "junior house officer/RMO".
6. As an intern or JHO you also get paid, something like AU$48,000 per annum and most commonly in the so called area of need.
7. Getting a paid job is not easy for foreigners not unless you have western qualifications.

You may also apply for entering a program (as a student) which would also require post graduate registration in your country and at least a year of residency. You may be required to cover the cost of your stay and practice.Search for training hospitals and they usually have forms for international medical graduates applicant for training program. An English Proficiency Test is on top of the list of the requirements. So ar it would be the easier path for you as with your plan af taking internship and postgraduate medical training but may be a bit costly.

This link may be of help just in case:
http://programs.gradschools.com/australia/medical_doctor.html