Dr. Sajana Varghese
However, fate had its own plans, as the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted her aspirations. Undeterred by the setbacks, she turned her gaze towards broader horizons and started preparing for PLAB. But because of COVID, she couldn’t get a seat. She pursued her masters in public health and health promotion in the UK.
Her only aim was to pursue a career abroad, but with back to back difficulties, she started looking for more. That’s when Dr. Sajana stumbled upon the AMC exam by Academically while searching for guidance. Through thorough research, including YouTube comparisons, she concluded that the AMC was a better choice than the PLAB, despite not knowing anyone else preparing for the AMC.
It was through Academically that she found not just assistance, but a comprehensive roadmap towards her goals. From the intricacies of registration to tailored study plans, Academically became her ray of hope.
She started with video classes, progressing slowly due to her job commitments, which prevented her from joining live classes. Instead, she used recorded sessions and resources like PDFs of recommended books and previous years’ questions.
The preparation wasn’t particularly tough for her, perhaps because she took it slow. Two months before the exam, she quit her job to dedicate 10-13 hours a day to studying, up from the initial 3-4 hours due to her work schedule, which only allowed for one day off a week.
With meticulous preparation and the invaluable insights gained from Academically, she conquered the AMC exam on her first attempt, opening doors to a lot of opportunities in Australia.
Dr. Ragasri
Dr. Ragasri is a recent MBBS graduate from Hyderabad, India. She discovered the AMC exam through an Instagram post by Academically. Intrigued, she scheduled a session with a consultant, who convinced her to pursue the AMC exam.
Despite initial indecision in December, she decided to proceed and, although she missed two weeks of classes, caught up with recorded sessions. She took the exam in April and passed on her first attempt.
Academically played a crucial role in her success, providing 70-80% of the support she needed, including process guidance, classes, syllabus resources, and a question bank. The foundation she received from Academically covered everything from exam strategies to time management.
With 20-25 days left before the exam, she focused on mock tests and revisions. The lecturers were always available for one-on-one guidance, addressing all her doubts. The live classes and mock sessions were particularly beneficial, helping her prepare thoroughly. She dedicated 7-8 hours a day to study, in addition to attending the lectures, and took approximately five mock exams, steadily improving her scores.
Ragasri is grateful to Academically for her success, and her results speak volumes about the support she received. She now looks forward to securing a job through Academically's assistance.
The Academically Advantage
The stories of Dr. Sajana and Ragasri highlight the profound impact Academically has had on their AMC exam success. Academically goes beyond basic preparation, acting as a guiding light in fulfilling one's medical career ambitions.
With personalised guidance, extensive study resources, and a nurturing community, Academically enables aspirants to break through barriers and achieve their goal of practising medicine internationally. As Dr. Sajana and Dr.Ragasri’s experiences show, having Academically's support makes the journey to AMC success not only achievable but also deeply rewarding and transformative.
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Final Words
Opportunities are spread out everywhere, instead of searching in confined spaces, spread out your wings and fly higher. AMC is one such exam that has not been explored by the doctors. It’s high time doctors get to know about this exam and fulfil their dream of working abroad instead of wasting lots of years studying for FMGE or other exams.
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