First of all, I think people should be encouraged to take this exam offshore so that they are not in the position of having to find alternative work. My advice to international medical graduates, if they're here, is to keep going back to their home countries to practise, so they're at least presenting themselves as fully practising physicians during the time that they're waiting for the exams.
A person who passes can actually get through the examination system within about 18 months. It is possible to do it in 12 to 18 months, but they would have to pass each exam, and the timing would... We offer part one twice a year and part two twice a year, so it is possible to do it within 18 months.