Code You Australia: Recent Episodes
Dr Caroline and Dr Sasha
Join Dr Caroline and Dr Sasha as they cover topics important to all international and junior doctors working in the Australian Healthcare System.
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
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.amc.org.au/assessment/clinical-examination/clinical-examination-resources/ National inpatient medication chart AMC bridging courses https://www.amc.org.au/about/bridging-course-providers/ Clinical examination specifications https://www.amc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2021-07-06-Clinical-Exam-Spec.V0.5.pdf Candidate briefing video https://www.amc.org.au/assessment/clinical-examination/candidate-briefing-video/ Suggested textbooks https://www.amc.org.au/publications/suggested-reading-material-for-examination-preparation/#clinical-exam AMC 2 Results http://www.amc.org.au/assessment/clinical-examination/clinical-results
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.
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.medicalboard.gov.au/documents/default.aspx?record=WD18%2F24900&dbid=AP&chksum=2y8VW1Tz6Pcekxm7fSWgrA%3D%3D
Medical Board of Australia guidance on 47 weeks of clinical practice https://www.medicalboard.gov.au/documents/default.aspx?record=WD18%2F24901&dbid=AP&chksum=m7Wy3lneNVV40o5RtYH%2Bzw%3D%3D
End of term assessment form:
https://www.amc.org.au/images/intern-training/intern-training-term-assessment-form-2014-09-24-colour.pdf
AMC IPAP Template Improving performance action plan (IPAP)
https://www.amc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/intern-training-ipap-template-2014-09-241.pdf
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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:
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The difference between limited and provisional Registration with AHPRA
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Looking for jobs and the difference between job ads, and the campaigns, and why knowing this difference will affect your success rate.
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How to get your CV and Cover letter noticed.
This will give you a great overview on how to get started looking for your first job as a doctor in Australia!
Captions mentions in podcast:
AHPRA CV format: https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration...
Code You Campaigns post: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CgjE9fGpy...
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?stor...
AHPRA documents post:
https://youtube.com/shorts/QfpH_7Trt1...
Junior Medical Officer (JMO) explained:
https://www.instagram.com/p/ChMWD8kMF...
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
Are you a doctor in Australia? Then you need to get to know about Code You Australia. Meet Dr Sasha and Dr Caroline as they talk about how they created Code You Australia to help other doctors navigate through the Australian Healthcare System
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 as who this test might be better suited for.
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) experiences as well.
The aim of this podcast is to not only to provide an overview of the exam, but to allow you to leave with a planned approach after listening to it!
AMC MCQ information (specification) booklet (50mcq included) https://www.amc.org.au/wp-content/upl...
Pearson Vue centre locations https://home.pearsonvue.com/amc
AMC trial exam (50 questions) https://www.amc.org.au/assessment/mcq...
AMC Handbook of multiple choice questions
PDF purchase: https://www.amcquestionbank.com/shop/...
Anthology of medicine https://store.amc.org.au/books/anthol...
AMC 1 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
Recalls https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09STH7W...
AMC MCQ Results https://www.amc.org.au/assessment/mcq... results/
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
Step 3:Confirm your identity via EPIC account “Epic Identification Form” (only when you have an EPIC ID from step 2) https://epic.ecfmgepic.org/login https://www.ecfmgepic.org/physicians-...
Step 4: Create an AMC account/portfolio (only when you have an EPIC ID from step 2 https://account.amc.org.au/sign_up Provide an email address that you use frequently and create a password
Step 5: Go back to your EPIC account and upload your credentials for verification https://epic.ecfmgepic.org/login
Step 6: Go down the pathway you have chosen Standard: Need to book in AMC MCQ TEST Competent: Do not need AMC MCQ Test
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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, dissect the differences and similarities between IELTS and TOEFL IBT to help you decide what might suit your skills better! Look out for our further podcasts explaining the options in more detail, as well as who might qualify for an exemption from these tests! Just another small hurdle, to serve a bigger purpose!