Global Medical Licensing

Licensing Exams — Complete Global Guide

Planning to practice medicine internationally after your Italian degree? We guide you through every major licensing exam — from PLAB to USMLE, AMC to FMGE.

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Note: Licensing requirements change frequently. Always verify current requirements with the official regulatory body in your target country before applying.

Major Licensing Pathways

Step-by-step breakdowns for each major country's medical licensing route.

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AMC (Australia)

Australia & NZ
Australian Medical Council

Two-part exam for international medical graduates seeking registration in Australia. Part 1 (MCQ) and Part 2 (Clinical).

Steps to Licensure
1AMC Part 1 MCQ Exam
2AMC Part 2 Clinical Exam
3Internship / Supervised Practice
4AHPRA Registration
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PLAB (UK)

United Kingdom
Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board

The standard route for international medical graduates to practice medicine in the UK under the General Medical Council.

Steps to Licensure
1IELTS / OET English Test
2PLAB 1 (180 MCQs)
3PLAB 2 (OSCE Circuit)
4GMC Registration
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USMLE (USA)

United States
United States Medical Licensing Examination

Three-step licensing exam required to practice medicine in the United States, administered by NBME and FSMB.

Steps to Licensure
1USMLE Step 1 (Basic Sciences)
2USMLE Step 2 CK (Clinical Knowledge)
3USMLE Step 2 CS (discontinued)
4USMLE Step 3 + Residency
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FMGE (India)

India
Foreign Medical Graduates Examination

Mandatory screening test for Indian nationals holding a foreign medical degree who wish to practice in India.

Steps to Licensure
1Apply via NBE Portal
2Appear in FMGE (300 MCQs)
3Pass (150+ score required)
4Provisional Registration with SMC/MCI
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MCCQE (Canada)

Canada
Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination

Two-part exam for all graduates (domestic and international) seeking licensure to practice medicine in Canada.

Steps to Licensure
1NAC OSCE (for IMGs)
2MCCQE Part 1 (CDM + SAQ)
3MCCQE Part 2 (OSCE)
4Residency Match (CaRMS)

How Ahsora Helps

Exam-Specific Prep

Targeted question banks and study plans aligned with each licensing exam's syllabus.

Country Roadmaps

Full step-by-step guides for registering, applying, and sitting each licensing exam.

1-on-1 Mentoring

Work with doctors who have already cleared the exam you're targeting.

Document Support

Help with document legalization, credential verification, and official translations.

Not sure which exam to take?

Our counsellors will help you map the right licensing pathway based on your target country and career goals.