I would like to inform you all that I have passed my clinical examination which was held on 25th February. I attended the clinical bridging course at ARIMGSAS and I found it really helpful. It was a wonderful experience indeed. I am really grateful to you all for being so kind and cooperative, thank you.
“The ARIMGSAS programme and staff are incredibly passionate and driven to enable its participants to gain all the skills and tools necessary to achieve registration and employment here in Australia. There is an understanding and empathy shown to all the variety of circumstances IMGs have encountered, which is a tribute to the vast experience shown by Alan Roberts whom has been leading this movement for over 20 years.
My own circumstances would include very regular offers of observership and employment in both GP and hospital settings as well as mentorship regrading my CV and interview technique culminating in an offer of employment in a Metro Hospital in Melbourne. All of this was on top of the extensive 12 week full time programme which both refines all aspects of performing well in the AMC clinical examinations and forging you into a complete clinician.
The exposure and fellowship with like-minded IMGs is also an invaluable resource here. I cannot underscore how valuable it is to develop study partnerships and to be critiqued by colleagues whom are just as invested as you are. The investment you make will be repaid for many years along with the friendships you will undoubtedly forge.
I have no hesitation in recommending ARIMGSAS and its members for all colleagues who wish to seriously wish to aggressively pursue employment and/or registration in Australia.”
“ARIMGSAS has been providing support throughout the AMC examination preparation by providing study rooms after hours so that students can study until late, even until the morning if you wish so and this has greatly benefit us as we often studied until late. Furthermore, after the exam, Alan and all the tutors are very helpful to clients in guiding them with their CV preparation and being their referees, which is very important for us. I was really fortunate to meet ARIMGSAS team and has been a pleasure to know ARIMGSAS, see you guys again soon. Keep in touch.”
“I’d like to thank the team at ARIMGSAS for their professionalism and continuous support. I found the bridging courses really beneficial in reducing my preparation time for AMC exams. The practical role plays and trial exams, in particular, helped me to identify where I needed to focus my study energy. Alan’s extensive networking advice and the variety of workshops to choose from prepared me for my jobs. In addition to my hospital job, I’m currently enjoying the opportunity to give back by sharing my knowledge and experience by teaching the bridging course to other IMGs.”
Alan Roberts is the person who helped me in every step to get in to the system. When I was so upset and I was feeling helpless he just showed me the light at the end of the dark tunnel. After getting a refusal letter from AHPRA, I was about to give up but he encouraged me and gave me hope. I was lucky to have his guidance which put me in my current position. Now, I’ve started working as a GP, which initially was a big challenge for me. Alan helped me to find a job, gave me a good reference and helped in every step to finalize my registration.
It is not enough to say thank you to Alan, it’s more than that. He is so kind hearted to help everyone not only his students and I am a good example of that.
Thank you Alan and ARIMGSAS for everything.