"I am intrested in working across europe and i wanna ask u if USMLE can qualify for applying as medical residency in europe? And what about NZ ? Is USMLE internationally accepted as entrace exam for medical residency worldwide? and which do u think better , USMLE vs PLAB vs AMC ?"
1) The USMLE is a medical student level exam. PLAB and AMC are meant for graduates. The level of difficulty is entirely different.
2) Unlike the U.S., entering Europe or Australia to work as a doctor does not mean you are entering a training position. In the U.S., you enter directly into a residency (aka specialization position). 3 years after working in U.S., you will be awarded a specialist title. Eg: American Board of Pediatrics. With this title, you can either practice in the U.S. as a pediatrician (for example), or work in Malaysia as a pediatrician (yes it is recognized), or if you can also work in Singapore as a pediatrician (yes it is also recognised).
Hi, can I ask? Let's say I finished my residency in internal medicine in the States and is give the title of a internal medicine specialist. When I come back to Malaysia, I will still retain the title and can practice right away? or I will have to undergo the 2 years housemanship and 2 year service as MO?
ReplyDeleteYou will do ward rounds as a specialist, but will be under supervision by your head of department for 18 months.
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