Carrier options after mbbs

Practice or PG in India

NEXT Exam (India) – Mandatory from 2024/25

Acts as MBBS final exam + licensing test + PG entrance

Required for NMC registration

Same for Indian & foreign grads

Postgraduate / Licensing Abroad

USA – USMLE

Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 3

Pathway to residency & specialization in the U.S.

Clinical rotations (electives) help boost chances

UK – PLAB / MRCP

PLAB: For general practice or clinical entry

MRCP: For internal medicine PG route

Option to join NHS after clearing IELTS/OET + PLAB

Australia – AMC Exam

AMC MCQ + Clinical exam

Internship or supervised practice needed

Leads to full registration or PG options

Canada – MCCQE

Requires credential verification + exams

Competitive pathway, but possible through electives/research

Germany – PG in German Language

Free or low-cost PG after B2/C1 level German

Clinical observer-ship/internship helps

No entrance exam, but language is key

New Zealand – NZREX

Exam-based route similar to AMC

Accepts PLAB/USMLE in some cases

Middle East (UAE, Qatar, Saudi, Oman, etc.)

Exams: DHA, MOH, HAAD, SCFHS

High-paying job opportunities

Suitable after MBBS + internship

Often require prometric + dataflow verification

Postgraduate Options in Europe & Asia

Italy, Poland, Czech Republic, Romania – Local PG options; some in English

China, Philippines, Armenia – Limited PG scope for foreign students

Russia & Ukraine – PG available but less valued in India; language barrier

Non-Clinical Career Options

Medical Administration & Healthcare Management

MBA in Hospital Management

MHA (Master of Health Administration)

Work in hospitals, NGOs, insurance, pharma

Clinical Research / Drug Trials

PG Diploma in Clinical Research

Roles: Clinical Research Associate, Medical Writer

Public Health (MPH)

Master of Public Health in India or abroad

NGOs, WHO, UNICEF, Govt. roles

Health Informatics / Digital Health

Growing in the telemedicine & AI sector

Short-term courses or master’s degrees available

Medical Teaching

After clearing NEXT/FMGE

Work in private medical colleges as tutor or demonstrator

Higher Studies / Exams

PGIMER, AIIMS, JIPMER, INI-CET (India’s PG entrances)

GRE + TOEFL/IELTS – For research-based masters in the US/Canada

NBDE – For Dentistry pathway in USA (if MBBS student wants to switch)

MRCS, MRCP, FRCS – Membership exams for surgical/clinical specialties (Uk)

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