To get a job in the USA or UK after completing a BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) degree from abroad, the pathway depends on whether you want to practice as an Ayurvedic doctor or seek alternative healthcare or general job roles. Here’s an overview:

USA:

The USA does not officially recognize BAMS as a qualification for practicing medicine or healthcare under its traditional medical system. However, if you want to work in fields related to Ayurveda, wellness, or complementary medicine, you may not need specific exams. Here are a few options:

1. Licensing for Ayurvedic Practice: While there is no national standard for licensing Ayurvedic practitioners in the USA, some states have voluntary certification bodies. You can pursue certification through:NAMA (National Ayurvedic Medical Association): NAMA offers certifications such as the Ayurvedic Health Counselor (AHC) and Ayurvedic Doctor (AD), which may help you establish a practice in the complementary wellness space.
2. Alternative Career Paths:If you wish to enter fields like healthcare administration, research, or wellness coaching, you might not need any additional formal exams, though a certification in the related field may be beneficial.
3. Medical Licensing:If you want to practice as a medical doctor in the USA, you would need to go through an entirely different process by completing medical school in the USA or passing the USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) after obtaining a recognized medical degree.

UK:

In the UK, BAMS is not recognized as an equivalent qualification to a medical degree (like an MBBS) under the NHS. However, there are ways to work in related fields:

1. Licensing for Ayurvedic Practice:Ayurveda is recognized in the UK as a form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). You can practice Ayurveda in private clinics but will need to join professional bodies such as:Ayurvedic Practitioners Association (APA)Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)These bodies offer voluntary registration and may require proof of education and certification.
2. Alternative Career Paths:Health & Wellness: You can work as a wellness consultant or health coach without needing to pass specific exams. Certifications in related wellness fields might enhance your credibility.Research and Education: You could consider roles in health research, public health, or teaching Ayurveda, which may not require specific exams but could benefit from postgraduate qualifications in public health or a related field.
3. Medical Licensing:If you want to practice as a doctor within the NHS, you would need to retrain and pass the PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) exam, or attend medical school to obtain an MBBS recognized by the GMC (General Medical Council).

Summary:

• USA: For practicing Ayurveda, voluntary certifications like those from NAMA may be needed. For mainstream medical practice, you'll need to attend medical school or pass the USMLE.
• UK: For practicing Ayurveda, joining professional bodies like APA or CNHC is recommended. To practice mainstream medicine, retraining and passing exams like PLAB would be necessary.

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