Australia's Doctor Shortage Isn't What You Think

In this video, I share a reality check for IMGs starting the AMC journey because they were told it’s an “easy” way into Australia, explaining how the system has changed with more doctors arriving and competition increasing while positions stay relatively stable. I address the claim that “there are no jobs left,” and explain that outcomes often depend on strategy, timing, and whether you can prove you’re a safe pair of hands for what a clinic or hospital needs right now. I talk about my own difficult waiting period, rejections, and how finishing AMC clinical, following up leads, and staying consistent helped me eventually land a role. I highlight the invisible costs—especially months of silence while paying living expenses—and urge viewers to plan realistically, apply widely, and treat PR and high scores as helpful but not guaranteed solutions. 00:00 Reality Check Intro 00:38 No Jobs Myth 01:29 My Hiring Story 02:53 Invisible Costs 04:48 Ask Hard Questions 05:22 No Guarantees Here 05:47 Strategy To Break In 06:16 Why Still Australia 07:02 Final Motivation