EduPath Global Medical
Which Medical Licensing Pathway Is Right for You?
Assess your medical knowledge, clinical reasoning and career goals across global licensing pathways, including USMLE, PLAB, AMC, New Zealand and Canada.
60 questions in about 90 minutes · ₹999 per mock · full report and study roadmap included
Medical Readiness Assessment
One diagnostic across core medical competencies.
Pathway Comparison
USMLE, PLAB, AMC, New Zealand and Canada, compared honestly.
Personalised Gap Analysis
See exactly where your preparation stands.
Career and Preparation Roadmap
A structured next-step plan, not a generic checklist.
One Assessment. Multiple Pathways.
A medical graduate may be weighing the USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand or Canada without knowing which pathway best matches their profile, goals, timeline and readiness. EduPath first builds your medical profile and assesses common medical competencies, then applies each country's own logic, so you get pathway-specific insight rather than one generic score renamed five times.
- 1Medical Profile
- 2Common Medical Assessment
- 3Pathway Analysis
- 4USMLE / PLAB / AMC / NZ / Canada
- 5Readiness Report
- 6Personalised Roadmap
Five Pathways. Not Five Versions of the Same Exam.
Each pathway has its own eligibility, examination format and registration process. EduPath does not treat them as equivalent.
United States
USA · USMLE
A three-Step examination sequence (Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 3) required for medical licensure in the United States. International Medical Graduates must separately obtain ECFMG Certification before entering ACGME-accredited residency training.
- • USMLE Step 1
- • USMLE Step 2 CK
- • Foundational science
- • Clinical knowledge
Last verified 2026-09-13 · Source: USMLE Program (FSMB & NBME) / ECFMG
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UK · PLAB
PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) is the GMC's two-part test, PLAB 1 (written) and PLAB 2 (OSCE), for international medical graduates seeking UK registration. Alternative GMC routes (Portfolio Pathway, acceptable postgraduate qualifications) exist for some experienced doctors.
- • PLAB 1
- • PLAB 2
- • Clinical application
- • Patient-centred care
Last verified 2026-09-13 · Source: General Medical Council (GMC)
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Australia · AMC
The AMC's Standard Pathway assesses international medical graduates via the CAT MCQ examination and either the Clinical Examination or Workplace Based Assessment, leading to an AMC Certificate that supports an application for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- • AMC CAT MCQ
- • Clinical knowledge
- • Diagnosis
- • Investigation
Last verified 2026-09-13 · Source: Australian Medical Council (AMC) / Medical Board of Australia
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New Zealand
MCNZ offers several registration pathways for IMGs; for most Indian-trained graduates without recognised comparable-country experience, the Examinations pathway (NZREX Clinical, or accepted alternatives) is the relevant route, followed by independently securing a supervised PGY1 role.
- • NZREX Clinical
- • Clinical reasoning
- • Communication
- • Professionalism
Last verified 2026-09-13 · Source: Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
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Canada · MCCQE
International medical graduates who want Canadian residency take the MCCQE (formerly MCCQE Part I), a one-day computer-based exam of 230 multiple-choice questions, and the NAC Examination, an OSCE. Residency places are applied for through CaRMS; some provinces also run Practice-Ready Assessment programs for experienced doctors.
- • MCCQE (230 MCQs)
- • NAC Examination (OSCE)
- • Clinical decision-making
- • Population health and ethics
Last verified 2026-09-17 · Source: Medical Council of Canada (MCC)
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Last verified 2026-09-08
| Factor | USA · USMLE | UK · PLAB | Australia · AMC | New Zealand | Canada · MCCQE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam structure | Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 3 (sequential); ECFMG Certification required for IMGs before residency | PLAB 1 (written MCQ) then PLAB 2 (OSCE) | CAT MCQ, then Clinical Examination or Workplace Based Assessment | NZREX Clinical (OSCE-style), or accepted alternatives (PLAB/AMC) under the Examinations pathway | MCCQE (formerly MCCQE Part I) plus the NAC Examination for IMGs applying to residency through CaRMS |
| Assessment type | Computer-based MCQ (Step 1, Step 2 CK); Step 3 combines MCQ and case simulations | MCQ (Part 1) + OSCE (Part 2) | Computer-adaptive MCQ + OSCE-style Clinical Exam (or workplace-based alternative) | OSCE-style clinical exam | Computer-based MCQ (230 questions in two sections) + OSCE (NAC, 12 stations) |
| Preparation intensity (indicative only) | High, three sequential exams, each requiring dedicated preparation | Moderate-High, two-part sequence, shorter overall than USMLE's three-Step sequence | Moderate-High, two-part sequence (MCQ + Clinical/WBA) | Moderate, single clinical exam, but registration also requires independently securing a PGY1 role afterward | High, two exams followed by a competitive residency match |
| Country / registration authority | United States, no single national regulator; state medical boards license, informed by ECFMG/USMLE results | United Kingdom, General Medical Council (GMC), single national regulator | Australia, Medical Board of Australia, single national regulator (AMC assesses) | New Zealand, Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ), single national regulator | Canada, Medical Council of Canada for the exams; licences issued by provincial and territorial medical regulators |
| Typical eligibility considerations | Medical school must be listed appropriately in the World Directory of Medical Schools for ECFMG purposes | Not otherwise eligible via a UK/EEA qualification or an alternative GMC route (Portfolio Pathway, acceptable postgraduate qualification) | Medical school eligibility checked against WDOMS; not otherwise eligible for Competent Authority or Specialist pathway | No Comparable Health System or Competent Authority eligibility already established (these skip NZREX for qualifying candidates) | Medical school listed in the World Directory with a Canada Sponsor Note; degree source-verified through physiciansapply.ca; up to 4 MCCQE attempts |
| Major current risk / recent change | Residency match (via NRMP, not covered in this V1 comparison in detail) is separately competitive for IMGs, not guaranteed by ECFMG certification alone | The Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act 2026 now legally deprioritises non-UK/Ireland-trained doctors for Foundation/specialty training places | Internship (PGY1) is not guaranteed for international students who studied medicine in Australia, and is a separate, competitive state-run process for IMGs generally | Registration (Examinations pathway) requires independently securing a PGY1 role after passing NZREX, not automatic | Passing the exams does not guarantee a residency position; IMG places through CaRMS are limited and competitive |
Source (USMLE): USMLE Program, https://www.usmle.org/ · verified 2026-09-08
Source (USMLE): ECFMG, https://www.ecfmg.org/certification/ · verified 2026-09-08
Source (PLAB): General Medical Council, https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/join-our-registers/registration-applications/application-guides/full-registration-for-international-medical-graduates · verified 2026-09-08
Source (PLAB): UK Government (legislation.gov.uk), https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/7 · verified 2026-09-08
Source (AMC): Australian Medical Council, https://www.amc.org.au/pathways/standard-pathway/ · verified 2026-09-07
Source (AMC): University of Melbourne, https://medicine.unimelb.edu.au/study/current-student-resources/md-students-resources/internships/working-as-a-medical-practitioner-in-australia · verified 2026-09-07
Source (NZ): Medical Council of New Zealand, https://www.mcnz.org.nz/registration/getting-registered/registration-exam-nzrex/ · verified 2026-09-08
Source (CA): Medical Council of Canada (MCCQE), https://mcc.ca/examinations-assessments/mccqe-part-i/ · verified 2026-09-17
Source (CA): Medical Council of Canada (NAC Examination), https://mcc.ca/examinations-assessments/nac-examination/ · verified 2026-09-17
Fees, timelines and eligibility change over time. Always confirm current requirements with the official authority before deciding.
Built for informed medical career decisions
- Verified information, sourced directly from USMLE, GMC, AMC, MCNZ and MCC
- Structured diagnostic assessment across core medical competencies
- Personalised, profile-aware insights, not a one-size-fits-all score
- Human counselling available whenever your situation needs it
- Country-specific pathway analysis, never presented as equivalent
EduPath is an independent education-guidance platform. It is not affiliated with, and does not claim endorsement by, USMLE/ECFMG, the GMC, the AMC, MCNZ or the MCC.
Coming Soon
OSCE practice with an AI patient
Station-style practice for PLAB 2, NZREX Clinical and the NAC Examination, which are clinical exams rather than MCQs.
Full-length timed mock exams
Pathway-specific mocks in the format and length of each exam.
Detailed Readiness Report
A downloadable, in-depth report with a counsellor walkthrough.
Need Expert Guidance?
Complex eligibility, several countries under consideration, or just a second opinion: an EduPath Medical Counsellor can help you plan your next step.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the EduPath Global Medical Licensing Readiness Assessment?
A paid diagnostic mock (₹999) of your medical knowledge and clinical reasoning that gives an indicative readiness score across five international pathways: USMLE (USA), PLAB (UK), AMC (Australia), New Zealand registration and the MCCQE (Canada).
Can one assessment compare USMLE, PLAB and AMC?
One diagnostic builds a common competency profile, which is then scored separately for each pathway with pathway-specific weighting. It is not the same test relabelled for each country.
Is the EduPath score an official exam score?
No. The EduPath Readiness Score is an indicative, educational result. It is not issued or endorsed by USMLE/ECFMG, the GMC, the AMC, MCNZ or the MCC, and does not predict your actual examination outcome.
Does EduPath guarantee licensing or residency?
No. EduPath does not guarantee examination success, registration, residency placement or employment in any country. Scores and recommendations are decision support only.
Who can take the assessment?
Medical students and graduates considering an international licensing pathway, from final year to several years after graduation.
Can Indian MBBS graduates take it?
Yes. The assessment and pathway logic are built with Indian and other international medical graduates in mind.
Can I change my preferred country later?
Yes. You can update your target country and specialty at any time, including choosing Not sure yet.
Can I speak with an EduPath counsellor?
Yes, at any point. EduPath will also suggest it when your profile or scores point to a situation worth talking through with a person.
What happens after the assessment?
You get a results dashboard, a pathway indication, a gap analysis and a six-month preparation roadmap, with the option to speak to a counsellor.
Educational use only. Not medical advice. Not an official licensing examination. EduPath does not guarantee licensing, residency, registration or employment outcomes.