One must remember, exams like USMLE and PLAB are licensing exams. To be eligible to practice medicine anywhere, you need to give licensing exams. Even India has an exam (FMGE) which doctors from other countries need to give.
The catch is some countries waive off licensing exams for certain people. For example, if you have done MD in USA then you don't need to give an exam in India and you can directly apply for MCI registration in India and so on. In Singapore for example if you have MD from say AIIMS or certain specific institutes then they waive for requirement for exam. Australia may waive off AMC exam in certain cases. But MOST nations except some third world countries would require you to take some exams or the other.
If you migrate somewhere else then the best bet for you is USMLE. The situation in Australia and UK is become less friendly for foreign doctors. On the other hand, the need for Doctors in India is much high. So, my recommendation is stick to your mother land... your country needs you.
Even after reading this passage, still, one wants to hunt for new rainbow horizons, Plz go through...- Besides India, what are some countries an Indian doctor can work without a specific exam like USMLE or PLAB?
- UAE nations (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman etc.)— here sometime they take one exam (exam is very easy), sometime they take students directly without test, they only take interview— here pay scale is good, only thing is these countries have strict laws
- Germany / Russia — here language is the main issue (pay scale is lower than India)
- Maldives
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- There are many Asians countries (Nepal, Bhutan), but here the pay scale is lower than India.
Rainbow Destinations:
Saudi Arabia - Median annual salary: $32,920
Many non-Arab doctors choose to come to Saudi Arabia on a family visa and then look for job opportunities. MBBS holders with less than two years' experience as practitioners are required to do at least one year of internship. Specialists and consultants have a much smoother transition to a new environment since their expertise is in high demand. Moreover, hospitals and clinics in Saudi Arabia prefer hiring medical practitioners from Egypt, Pakistan or India. This makes it much easier if you have Indian medical degree.
Qatar -Median annual salary: $40, 000 + benefits and yearly bonus
Indian medical degrees are highly valued in Qatar. Doctors in Qatar have a lot of opportunities, especially those who finished with their specialization.
Germany -Median annual salary: $58,200
Germany, accepting Indian medical degrees. You need to take the international medical degrees recognition exam and get all the paperwork ready.
Kuwait - Annual salary: $59, 496
You might need to pass MOH exams before you are given a license to practice. Indian Doctors Forum, established in 2004 by Indian doctors working in Kuwait will guide.
Singapore - Median annual salary: $70,000
Singapore, offers stable jobs with high salary for doctors, which is definitely a plus Make sure to check if your college is on the list or you need to take additional steps to get your license in Singapore.
Ireland-Median annual salary: $90,000
Prerequisites include undergraduate diploma from a good Indian university and TOEFL/IELTS. Indian medical degree is recognized but you have to take additional exams and go through a licensing exam.
Australia -Median annual salary: $91,000
Besides the United Kingdom and the United States, Australia, accepting Indian medical degrees, is a very popular choice for those with medical degrees. Since English is one of the official languages in India it makes sense that top choices will include English-speaking countries. So, if you were wondering is Indian MD degree recognized in Australia, the answer is yes. Once again, individuals are required to pass qualifying exams in order to practice. To be more precise, almost all countries require certain proof of your knowledge before you are given the right to practice medicine. More information is available on Medical Board of Australia official website.
United Arab Emirates (UAE) / Dubai -Median annual salary: $116,339
Demand for medical professionals in Dubai is pretty high. Indian medical degree is recognized in UAE and it is easy to get a job. one has to wait for the approval of the certificate and additional DHA exam (Dubai Health Authority) can be required. Once you get your first job you will enjoy high pay with additional benefits (usually the employer pays your rent and possibly some other expenses as well). If you have already finished your specialization, it will be much easier to immediately get a job in Dubai or UAE in general (though Dubai is the most popular destination).
United Kingdom-Median annual salary: $118,000
Students are equipped with transferable knowledge since a lot of medical schools in India use the same textbooks as in the UK. Administrative hurdles and difficulty of getting a visa might be a big setback for those who wish to work in the UK. If you manage to handle all administrative tasks, you will probably be very satisfied with your working environment. However, be prepared to take additional tests before getting licensed to practice medicine in the UK.
PLAB is a licensing exam for International Medical Graduates wishing to practice in the UK. PLAB has two parts, PLAB 1 and PLAB 2. Once you’ve passed your PLAB 2, you can get GMC registration to become eligible to work in the UK as a doctor.
but New Zealand and Australia accept PLAB if you've at least 2 years of training experience in the UK.
many Arab gulf countries accept it also like Emarat, Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudia.
USA-Median annual salary: $161,000
Foreign medical practitioners must pass licensing exams and complete residency in their chosen specialty. Exams have multiple stages. USMLE is the first step and you are expected to pass exams in clinical knowledge and clinical skills. After passing these exams, individuals with a foreign medical degree have to choose their residency program. Indian Basic medical qualification called as MBBS where as it's termed as MD.USA doesn't recognize our PG degree and hence the USMLE and a PG there is must.
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