I’m a specialist IMG who spent $22,000 and waited two years for limited registration — Australia can do better
Starting work as an IMG in Australia can be tough, but the road to get to that point can be tough, frustrating and expensive.
Here, an internationally trained psychiatrist who migrated to Australia in 2024 details the hurdles they faced and their suggestions on how to make things better for future specialists.
The process must be rigorous, they say. But they highlight the system’s inefficiency, which can keep doctors from working for months or years for no good reason.
AusDoc is sharing their story anonymously.
