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Code You Australia

Join Dr Caroline and Dr Sasha as they cover topics important to all international and junior doctors working in the Australian Healthcare System.
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IMG Success Stories with Dr Faraz (Psychiatry Trainee) Part 3

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.

Feb 25, 202316 min

IMG Success Stories with Dr Faraz (Psychiatry Trainee) Part 2

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.

Feb 25, 202322 min

IMG success stories (Dr Faraz- Psychiatry Trainee) Part 1

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.

Feb 25, 202338 min

Starting your First Job as an IMG Doctor in Australia: How to Mentally Prepare

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 an...

Feb 25, 202322 min

Medical Observerships in Australia Part 2 with Dr Faraz

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.

Feb 25, 202354 min

Medical Observerships in Australia Part 1

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 t...

Feb 25, 20231 hr 1 min

Medical Internships in Australia as an IMG part 1

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.

Feb 25, 202322 min

How to pass the AMC 2 clinical exam with Dr Brendan

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.

Sep 27, 202233 min

AMC 2 Clinical Exam Guide

Part 5c of the "Moving your medical career to Australia" is all about the AMC 2 clinical exam. For the AMC 2 clinical exam we have dedicated TWO videos with a special guest appearing in Part 5d. Resources Amc 2 information https://www.amc.org.au/assessment/clinical-examination/ AMC 2 bridging course https://www.heal.edu.au/ https://ihm.edu.au https://www.amrc.net.au https://www.arimgsas.com.au https://imemedical.com https://www.acoce.com.au AMC recommended resources for preparation https://www.a...

Sep 27, 202226 min

AMC Workplace Based Assessment (WBA) Program

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-...

Sep 27, 20221 hr 18 min

General registration: How to pass get your 47 weeks of supervised practice

Moving your medical career to Australia Part 5a: How to get general registration. In this part of the series we explore the 47 weeks of clinical supervised practice and how to tackle the common issues that arise. As an international medical graduate is it important to be aware of all the requirements before starting in Australian Hospitals. Join Dr Sasha and Dr Caroline as they help all Australian doctors navigate through this part of their journey. 47 weeks of supervised practice: https://www.m...

Sep 26, 202239 min

Looking for a Job as a Doctor in Australia

So... You've passed the AMC 1 (congratulations), and have also done one of the accredited English tests. YOU ARE NOW HIREABLE and eligible for limited Registration with AHPRA. But how does one SUCCESSFULLY go about looking for a job in Australia? We've all heard those horror stories of friends of friends that have been waiting years for a job with no success, but let us assure you that there is a strategy to job hunting in Australia. Join Sasha and Caroline as they discuss: 1. The difference bet...

Sep 16, 202252 min

English Test Exemptions explained

Do you even have to do an English test? Perhaps you come from a country that makes you exempt from this step! In this short podcast Caroline explains how she was exempt from writing an English test, and if you could qualify for this exemption too. Below is the AHPRA link regarding this for your information: English Language Skills Registration Standard (Medical) https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx#additional

Sep 12, 202210 min

Preparing for the English Test: OET explained

IELTS, TOEFL IBT, PTE, OET - Do these words mean anything to you? Chances are you come from a country that Australia might regard as 'non-English speaking', in which case you will need to take one of the above tests to prove your competency in English. Not only in this an essential step in getting registered as a doctor/healthcare worker in Australia, but also becomes important when applying for visas and residency, so listen up. In this short podcast Sasha summarises the OET structure, as well ...

Sep 08, 202211 min

How to Prepare for the English Test

IELTS, TOEFL IBT, PTE, OET - Do these words mean anything to you? Chances are you come from a country that Australia might regard as 'non-English speaking', in which case you will need to take one of the above tests to prove your competency in English. Not only in this an essential step in getting registered as a doctor/healthcare worker in Australia, but also becomes important when applying for visas and residency, so listen up. Sasha and our South African trained colleague and friend, Brendan,...

Sep 07, 202235 min

How to Prepare for AMC 1 MCQ exam

The AMC MCQ exam, The initial gatekeeper to practicing medicine in Australia🇦🇺 Your entry ticket into your new medical career! The weight of this small exam is enormous, as is the series of doors it can open up for you! At Code You Australia, we have listened to your questions and in this podcast we have broken down the AMC MCQ exam so that listeners will not only understand what is expected, but also be able to formulate a good approach to it, as we draw from our own (very different) experien...

Sep 07, 202254 min

How to Set up an EPIC/AMC portfolio

Want to move your medical career over to Australia but are not sure where to start? Code You Australia has developed this series where we take you through the process. Part one is all about setting up your EPIC/AMC account. Follow the steps and links below: Step 1 Verify your university where you got your medical degree is listed https://www.amc.org.au/assessment/pat... Step 2: Create an epic account https://epic.ecfmgepic.org/Registrati... Wait for EPIC ID in a few days to be emailed to you Ste...

Sep 07, 202217 min
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