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STOP listening to negative IMG stories We are here to change the game by interviewing some great IMGS who made it and are THRIVING in the Australian Healthcare System. Listen to Dr Faraz's story. A PGY2 from India to Australia's future Psychiatrist.

STOP listening to negative IMG stories We are here to change the game by interviewing some great IMGS who made it and are THRIVING in the Australian Healthcare System. Listen to Dr Faraz's story. A PGY2 from India to Australia's future Psychiatrist.

STOP listening to negative IMG stories We are here to change the game by interviewing some great IMGS who made it and are THRIVING in the Australian Healthcare System. Listen to Dr Faraz's story. A PGY2 from India to Australia's future Psychiatrist.

Starting a new Job as an IMG Doctor in Australia is a big change, and with big change comes an even bigger adjustment period! No one really talks about how to manage your expectations when starting you new role as a Doctor in a foreign country, and how to be realistic and honest with yourself about the potential struggles you might encounter. In this Podcast we discuss what its like to start your new job, the feelings that you might have at the start, but more importantly, how to address them and move forward. Its ok to not feel ok in the beginning. Its Normal! Be patient and kind to yourself - You will get there!

Meet Dr Faraz, a PGY 1 from India who got into the Observership Program at an Australian hospital. After the program, he interviewed for employment and got a job as a Junior doctor. Two years later, he not only finished the WBA program and got his general registration but got into the Australian Psychiatry training program. Now Dr Faraz is working his way to becoming Australia's next psychiatrist. Listen to his thoughts on the Observership program and what he did to land the job.

Have you ever wondered what the Observership Program is all about? Is it right for you? What are the benefits? How do you join one? In this Podcast we unpack all there is to know about this unique program, with Caroline who has a wealth of knowledge on this topic, having helped to construct and conduct interviews for this program first hand! Having interviewed and dealt with hundreds of Observers and potential candidates, Caroline lets us in on the secret to not only get onto this program, but to get the most out of it and help you eventually turn this into a job opportunity! Join us as we go over the Pros, Cons, and potential benefits of joining an Observership program in Australia. This is a must listen for anyone considering an Observership!

Dr Caroline gives you the FULL details of her own medical internship in Australia as an IMG. The good, The bad & the ugly. What you need to know.

We get so many questions on Code you Australia instagram about medical internships for overseas doctors. Dr Caroline, an IMG, completed her internship in Australia and she answers all the common questions overseas doctors want to know. Having worked in administration , she also understand the hiring process and provides vital tips for international doctors.

Part 5b of Code You Australia's Moving your medical career to Australia is all about the Workplace Based Assessment Program. Join Dr Sasha and Dr Caroline where they discuss 1. What is it? 2. Where does it fit in the road to general registration 3. Who can do for the WBA program 4. What is the WBA structure 5. What do you need to pass 6. What to be aware of when completing WBA program Resource links Wba information https://www.amc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Accreditation-of-WBA-Providers-Standards-and-Procedures-2019-secured.pdf WBA eligibility criteria (flowchart) https://www.amc.org.au/assessment/pathways/overview/standard/wba-standard-pathway/process-summary/ WBA Hospitals https://www.amc.org.au/assessment/pathways/overview/standard/wba-standard-pathway/accredited-assessment-program

Join us in the last part of our "Moving your Medical Career to Australia series" Part 5d Dr Sasha talks to special guest Dr Brendan about how he prepared for his AMC 2 clinical exam. Dr Brendan not only passed the AMC 2 clinical exam FIRST go but he also did it while working full-time in an Australian Hospital.