Pathway for Indian Doctors to Work in Australia 2025 lyrics

More than 50% of the Australian healthcare workforce is made up of international medical graduates (IMGs). Among them, India has the highest contribution. Indian doctors make up nearly 21% of all the foreign doctors working in Australia
Every year, hundreds of Indian doctors migrate to Australia in search of better work opportunities, higher salaries, and a healthier work-life balance

Let's break down the options available for an Indian doctor who wants to work in Australia

Why Do Indian Doctors Choose Australia?
In the Indian healthcare system, it can take years to get good returns on the investments made in getting a medical degree. The cost of getting an MBBS degree can range from INR 50,000 to 50 lakhs, while a newly graduated doctor can earn anywhere between 7-10 lakhs

India has also surpassed the number of doctors per 1000 people as recommended by the WHO (1/1000)
Australia, on the other hand, has a severe shortage of general practitioners. To overcome this, the Australian government invited foreign doctors to work in Australia. They provide many incentives, and the many benefits of the Australian Healthcare industry are enticing

High Income: Compared to Indian wages, doctors’ salary in Australia ranges from 90,000 AUD (50 lakhs INR) to 300,000+ AUD (1.6 Cr INR) annually, based on specialization and years of experience

Work-Life Structure: Australians are particular about maintaining a healthy balance between professional and personal life. Healthy working hours are maintained across different professions

Improved Lifestyle: Australia provides one of the best lifestyles in the world. The infrastructure, facilities, and natural beauty have put Australia on top of the map

Cultural Hotpot: Australia is a multiethnic country. Indians who have a sense of adventure will fit right in with the warm and hospitable environment of the country

Career Opportunities: The well-developed healthcare system in Australia also provides a great platform to grow their career

How Can an Indian Doctor Get to Australia?
For an Indian doctor, there are a couple of ways to get registered with the Medical Board of Australia (MedBA). The actual pathway will depend on whether they have an MBBS degree or if they are a specialist

There are two pathways for Indian doctors. Let's break down the pathway requirements
Standard Pathway
Most Indian medical graduates chose this pathway. To be eligible for this pathway

An MBBS degree from a college recognized by the AMC is required

Through this pathway, the Australian Medical Council assessment exams, or the AMC exams, are required to be cleared to register as a medical practitioner

Specialist Pathway
If the candidate has a specialized degree (MD) from an AMC-recognized college in India, they are eligible for this pathway
In this case, the candidate will have to undergo a period of supervised work where they'll be assessed before they can get their skill assessment certificate

The assessment is done at relevant specialist medical colleges of Australia, like the Royal Australasian College of Physicians
During supervised work, the candidate will be assessed against the standards set by the AMC

If skills are comparable to what is expected in Australia, the assessment can be cleared

After this, start the registration process
Let’s discuss the AMC exam in detail
Australian Medical Council Exam

The AMC exam is the assessment test for IMGs who have opted for the Standard Pathway. The exam is two-fold; the first is the AMC MCQ Exam. Once cleared, the candidate can sit for the second paper, the AMC Clinical Exam

AMC CAT MCQ Exam
Eligibility: Have an MBBS degree from an AMC-recognized institute
Date of Exam: Schedule anytime between February and November
Exam Center: Spread across cities around the world
Mode of Exam: Computer-based, multiple-choice question exam
Total questions: 150, 5 options, 1 correct answer
Duration of exam: 3.5 hours
Passing marks: 250/500
Theoretical aspects of disease process, detection, therapy, management, etc
AMC Clinical Exam
Eligibility: Clear the AMC MCQ Exam, and have an English Language proficiency certificate (IELTS or OET)
Date of Exam: Schedule as per information posted on the official AMC site

Exam Center: Melbourne, Australia (Limited options for online exam)

Mode of Exam: In-person exam, limited online exam seats available
Total questions: 16 stations (10 minutes each)
Duration of exam: 8 hours
Passing marks: Clear 9 out of 14 stations
Practical skills like history taking, diagnosis, treatment plans, counselling and education, communication, and professionalism
AMC Exam Syllabus
The syllabus is designed to cover everything a doctor should be knowledgeable about

Topics
Content
Adult Health (Medicine)
Understanding anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and pathophysiology
Clinical skills like physical examination, communication, patient counselling
Principles of treatment and familiarity with current management strategies

Adult Health (Surgery)
Women's Health (Ob/Gyn)
All topics covered under Adult Health
Basic sciences of reproduction and reproductive health- pregnancy, labor, birth, and post-natal care
Effects of pathobiology and pathophysiology on the reproductive process
Child Health
Includes all aspects of child health from fetal development and transition to extra-uterine life, end of adolescence, including growth, physical development, puberty and intellectual development

Mental Health
Diagnosis and treatment of psychological, behavioral and mental disorders, illness and addictions in all age groups
Patient history, mental state features, investigations, and comorbidities

Management approach including the use of psychological/behavioral, physical, pharmacological, and psychotherapeutic interventions, with their risks and benefits

Population Health
Population health strategies for improved health of the targeted

Includes a wide range of topics, such as surveillance, vaccination programs, public education, epidemiology, legislation and disease management measures
Ethical issues such as patient privacy and confidentiality, informed consent, identification of impaired doctors
Legal issues encompass the regulations governing the Australian healthcare system

Workplace-Based Assessment Program
The workplace-based assessment program (WBA) is an alternative to the AMC Clinical Exam
Passing the AMC Exam 1 is required to be eligible for this assessment

After securing employment with a hospital, the candidate can be nominated for the WBA program

It is a supervised work assessment in a clinical setting. The assessment can take anywhere between 6 months to 12 months, but costs less than the AMC Clinical exam

Pass Percentage of AMC Exam
As per the latest annual report published by the AMC, the pass percentage of both the AMC MCQ exam (50%) as well as AMC Clinical exam (25%) has improved. While the success of the WBA program is also quite high (98%), in fact, much higher than the AMC Clinical exam, the time consumed is also more

How To Schedule the AMC Exam
There are a few simple steps to follow to register for the exam
Create Mylntealth/EPIC account

Create an AMC account
Upload doc*ments and credentials (identification, degrees, qualifications, etc.)

Apply for verification of doc*ments and nominate AMC or other relevant bodies to receive the reports

Create an AMC portfolio
Register for the exam
Schedule exam date and select the nearest available exam center
AMC Exam Fees
For the AMC CAT MCQ Exam
Operation
Fees (AUD)
Fees (INR)*
Portfolio Application Fees (Inclusive of 1 qualification)
$642
35,117
Addition qualification (per qualification)
$107
5852
AMC CAT MCQ
$2920
1,59,695

*Subject to change as per currency exchange rate. Please check before payment
For the AMC Clinical Exam
Operation
Fees (AUD)
Fees (INR)*
Online Clinical Exam
$4391
2,40,144
In-person Clinical Exam
$3991
2,18,268
Appeal for Application (Inclusive of 1 station)
$910
49,777
Appeal for the addition of more stations (Fee per station)
$235
12,855

*Subject to change as per currency exchange rate. Please check before payment
For Workplace-Based Assessment
Operation
Fees (AUD)
Fees (INR)*
Workplace-Based Assessment
$1070
58,518

*Subject to change as per currency exchange rate. Please check before payment

Understanding the AMC Exam Journey
For international medical graduates, especially those from India, the Australian Medical Council exam is a crucial step toward practicing medicine in Australia. The process involves clearing rigorous assessments that evaluate both theoretical knowledge and clinical competence. At Academically, we guide you through every phase—from preparing for the AMC MCQ and Clinical exams to understanding the post-exam formalities—ensuring you stay informed and confident at each step of your journey

What's After the AMC Exams?
After the AMC exams are completed, the results are declared on Fridays, three weeks after the exam. The results can be viewed through the AMC candidate account

If the exam has been cleared, candidates can request their skill certificate and proceed to the next step

Once done with AMC assessments, whether the MCQ-based exam or the Clinical exam, a request can be raised for the skill certificate. After this, the registration process can start
For WBA and the specialist pathway, after clearing the assessment, one can apply for a general registration or a specialist registration, as per the selected pathway

The process of an Indian doctor moving to Australia can be challenging and long, but with support from experts in the field, the process can become easier and more manageable

FAQs
Q: Can I give the AMC Exam online?
A: Yes, the AMC exam 1 or the AMC CAT MCQ Exam is an online exam, which you can take in your home country if there is an AMC Exam center there

Q: How can I select the AMC Exam center of my choice?
A: You can select your AMC Exam center when you are scheduling your exam through the AMC candidate account. If seats are available on the given date, you can select it

Q: Do I need to register with the AMC to work as a doctor in Australia?
A: No, the Australian Medical Council just conducts the assessment of the candidate. Once cleared, you need to register with the Medical Board of Australia to get your license to practice

Q: Is the AMC exam difficult?
A: Yes, the AMC exam can be quite challenging. The pass percentage of the AMC exam 1 is around 50%. But with proper and timely preparation, you can successfully clear it

Q: What are the passing marks for the AMC Exam?
A: For the AMC MCQ Exam, you need 50% marks, or 250 score to pass. For AMC Clinical Exam, you need to clear 9 out of 14 stations to pass the exam