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drsugar:
H Thanks Chief... What are the options available for a medical doctor there in KSA that can yield a savings of upto 350k upwards and who are those eligible.. 2) I'm serving presently... what can I start doing in preparation if I want to move there like next year.

The only option I'm aware of which is available for doctors there is work as a doctor. Any post nysc doctor is eligible. Just keep your eyes and ears open for their advert so that when next they come to Nigeria for an interview, u can attend the interview, pass it and migrate... I believe they conduct interviews every year.

rugged7:
U.S is the best place.
U.K weather can make you depressed and paranoid.
But when u MAMA one oyibo chic, u go soji

Lol

Please if anyone has info about how much drs can earn and save in foreign countries other than the US and the UK, dont hesitate to post it here. We need info pls to make critical decisions. Why aim for the ceiling when one can aim for the stars? We need details from people already in these countries who are working and have first hand info. Details of the salary earned by medical officers, resident doctors and consultants as well as take home pay after tax, cost of living in those countries and how much these drs can save at the end of the day after recurrent expenses are all welcome.

@ rugged7: thanks a whole lot for ur reply. I'm very grateful. As per leaving naija, omoh, I don run comot for over 8mnths now. Na ksa I take dey type this thing so. I'm actually able to save up to 350k naira here per month overall, thats why I'm asking these questions to be sure of where next I'm moving to. I want my next movement to be a final one... somewhere I can really settle down for good. I wouldn't want to move to the UK and then begin to plan for the US. So in your opinion, would you say overall and in the long run that the US is better? What other advantages does the US have over the UK than a more certain residency position assuming one passes with a very high score? Thanks in advance...

Choi! See wetin I dey miss o all this while. I just read from page 1 to 31 and I must first say a very big thank you and God bless to all those who have been providing free and very useful information. We who have benefited and are benefiting from it will continue to pray for you all silently in our hearts.
I have loads of questions and I dont know where to start from. Lemme start from the most recent one that caught my eye

naijadocs:
Right now the best place to go is UK through plab as they need a lot of doctors, US if you dont have work permit visa or residency its very hard getting into a residency system because no one will want to sponsor since competition is fierce. It is even worse in Canada even with your PR, canada is the most difficult country to get in an practise as a doctor so guys migrating there bear in mind so you dont go there and end up been lab scientist, cab drivers or street sweepers as some of my friends.
Right now UK is very much open and they need doctors all you have to do is pass the IELTS AND PLAB exams and if after passing them and you get your GMC licence and cant get a job just send me a message and email and i can assure you of one.
Now the exams are becoming tougher and more expensive and the gates wont be open forever and UK is very unstable with policies so the earlier you jump on the boat the better. Some guys on Locum earn as much as 10k pounds monthly which is quite incredible and also compared to the quality of life.
For more information on this and more kindly send me an email to naijadocsconsulting@gmail.com.
Why waste your time in Nigeria earning peanuts take the courageous step and no pain no gain.

rugged7:
The chap is right sha. Everything he says is true. U.K doors will not be open forever. Jump ship NOW if u can. They need doctors NOW. U.K laws can change anytime.
If u have passed PLAB and need work permit or jobs, contact me ASAP.
No dulling
Indians and pakis dey collect free jobs wey sharp naija guys suppose dey runs
U can earn £12000/month if u ready to work.
I kid u NOT

My question is did you really say and mean 10 - 12k pounds per month? If so,
1. is this for medical officers or for specialists and consultants
2. If for medical officers, at what level post internship is one eligible? I have 3 yrs experience post internship, am I eligible?
3. Is passing ielts, plab 1 and 2, the only requirement for such locum jobs? If not, what else is required?
4. How much of this salary is taxed and what is left as take home after tax?
5. What is the cost of living like in the UK? Can you estimate the average amount spent monthly by say a single guy on accomodation, power, water, gas, transport, feeding etc. What would be left after such recurrent expenses?
6. How many hours per week is one required to work to get such pay? Someone somewhere on this thread mentioned 48hrs per wk. Is this true for all locum jobs in the UK or is it employer dependent?
7. If the salary for medical officers is so high, I wonder what specialists and consultants would be earning. Do you have any idea?
8. Do the recent numerous job openings in the Uk include residency positions also? If yes, what specialties are involved? Would I be eligible after passing ielts, plab 1 and 2?
9. How long ago did these openings occur and how long do you think they'd last?
10. On average, how long dyu think one would need realistically to prepare for these exams, pass all and be ready to submit an application for a job offer. Do you think its reasonable to begin pursuing it at this time or would you rather advise that I focus on the US which seems to be more certain in terms of residency placement once one achieves a high score in USMLE...

I have other questions but I'd like to receive answers to these ones first before I proceed. Answers from anyone who has info are welcome. Thanks in advance.

igboboy3:
https://www.nairaland.com/260875/medical-doctors-forum-let-us

Thanks bro! I just discovered the forum myself. Almost through with reading from page 1 to the end...

Hi everyone, please I need some information from any Nigerian dr working abroad. The country doesn't matter. Its very important please. Do send me a pm if you are one. Thanks a lot in advance!