Step-by-step pathways for international medical graduates.
UK · Australia · USA · Gulf · New Zealand — built by doctors, for doctors.
Clear routes. Realistic timelines. One platform to compare your options before committing years of your career.
Every country has its own licensing body, exam structure and visa pathway. We break it down clearly — no confusion, no guesswork.
PLAB 1 & 2, GMC registration, NHS jobs and the Health & Care Worker Visa explained simply.
Most popularAMC exams, AHPRA, fellowship pathway and state-by-state job hunting strategies.
High demandStep 1, 2 & 3, ECFMG certification, residency match and visa sponsorship.
Top earnerSCFHS exam, SMLE guide, top hospitals and tax-free salary packages.
Tax-freeDHA, HAAD and MOH licensing for Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the northern emirates.
Fast processMCNZ registration, NZREX exam, pathway to PR and rural bonding schemes.
PR pathwayQCHP licensing, Hamad Medical Corporation jobs and relocation support.
Top salariesOMSB credentialing, MOH Oman registration, specialist and GP postings.
Growing marketFrom iconic skylines to paradise islands — doctors around the world are building extraordinary lives. Which city calls to you?
NHS Jobs
AHPRA
USMLE
Tax-Free
SCFHS
QCHP
PR Ready
Paradise
Founded by UK-based IMGs who went through every step themselves — real experience, not theory.
UK, Australia, USA, Gulf, New Zealand and more — comprehensive guidance under one roof.
Hundreds of hours of free YouTube videos, webinars and Q&A sessions — completely free.
A thriving Facebook group and online community — ask questions, share experiences, get support.
A realistic overview of exam fees, registration costs and expected timelines for each pathway.
| Country | Main Exam | Est. Fees | Timeline | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 UK 🔥 Popular | PLAB 1 + 2 | £800–£1,200 | 6–12 months | £40–70K/yr |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | AMC MCQ + Clinical | A$3,000–5,000 | 12–18 months | A$120–200K/yr |
| 🇺🇸 USA | USMLE Step 1, 2, 3 | $2,500–4,000 | 18–36 months | $200–400K/yr |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | SCFHS / SMLE | SAR 2,000–5,000 | 3–6 months | SAR 15–40K/mo |
| 🇦🇪 UAE / Dubai Fast | DHA / HAAD / MOH | AED 3,000–8,000 | 2–5 months | AED 20–50K/mo |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | NZREX + MCNZ | NZ$2,000–4,000 | 12–18 months | NZ$130–220K/yr |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | QCHP Exam | QAR 2,000–6,000 | 3–8 months | QAR 20–55K/mo |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | OMSB / MOH | OMR 500–1,500 | 3–6 months | OMR 1,500–4,000/mo |
* Figures are estimates. Always verify current fees with the relevant licensing body.
Medbros Global was founded by two NHS doctors who navigated the complex IMG journey themselves. We remember how overwhelming it felt — that's why we built the resource we wish had existed.
From PLAB prep in a tiny flat to NHS consultant posts and international careers — we've been in your shoes. Today we help 50,000+ doctors annually navigate their paths to global medicine.
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