Chiya Guff | Starting your medical journey in Australia | #nepalidoctor | S02 EP16

In this episode, we invite inspiring doctor Mr. Sandesh Pantha as he shares his own story and tips on how to pass the difficult Australian Medical Council examination, commonly known as the AMC 1 multiple-choice question (MCQ) examination process in the Australian Context. This podcast covers anything and everything when it comes to pathway to AMC, including academy credential verification, the process of creating an AMC account, and the cost involved. Our Podcast Guest Mr. Sandesh Pantha will focus explicitly on his journey as a Doctor from Nepal to attaining the role of Hospital Medical Officer (HMO) at the regional Hospital in Victoria. Mr. Pantha will also indulge in how he started the job search, what worked for him and what did not, and will also talk about the medical workforce gap in Australia and the challenges he may have faced.

As a Ph.D. student at La Trobe University, Mr. Pantha arrived in Australia in 2019. Mr. Pantha completed Australia Medical Council ( MCQ part 1) test in August 2012. Mr. Sandesh Pantha Started his clinical journey in 2007 as a government doctor in Nepal. Mr Pantha joined Jumla District Hospital followed by Lumbini Zonal Hospital. Mr. Pantha Completed his MD in General Practice from NAMS Bir Hospital in 2013 and was marked as a consultant GP at Myagdi District Hospital. Then Joined Marie Stopes International in 2015 and worked for the family planning program as a senior manager. Mr. Pantha is affiliated with Various Community organizations in Melbourne, Gulmi Samaj Victoria, NNCI (Nepalese Neighbourhood Community Initiative ), Study Melbourne (as a student Ambassador ) presidency of La Trobe University Nepalese Students Associations.

Join Mr. Pantha as he highlights the importance of our own self-care rituals, schedule downtime and the importance of aiming for a healthy work-life balance.