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Living in the UK

Essential Guide: Applying for a British Passport as an IMG (2025)

Applying for a British passport as an IMG in 2025? Learn the full application process, documents needed, costs, processing time, and top FAQs for international professionals.

Living in the UK

Applying for UK Naturalisation as an IMG

5 years have come and gone, your ILR application was accepted, and now the moment of truth: applying for naturalisation! This is the first step towards becoming a British citizenship, and only after doing this can you apply for your British passport. How do I apply? Once you've

Living in the UK

Preparing for the Life in UK Test

The 'Life in UK' test is one part of your indefinite leave to remain (ILR) application. It is a 24 question multiple choice computer based exam that you have 45 minutes to complete. It costs £50 and you can book it here. It does not expire, and you

Living in the UK

Applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) as an International Medical Graduate (IMG)

If it's been five years for you on a Tier 2/Health and Care visa, CONGRATS!! You're finally eligible to apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR). This is a permanent residency status which means you will no longer have to apply for a visa when

Living in the UK Featured

A Doctor’s Pay in the UK: NHS Salary Structure

“How much will I get paid as a doctor in the UK?” This is quite possibly the most frequently asked question by budding UK doctors, and plays a decisive role for many who want to move to the UK. Knowing the salary of a doctor in the UK is therefore

Specialty Training

Speciality Training in OBGYN (O&G) in the UK

Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OBGYN) is a branch of medical sciences which is a mix of both medical and surgical care. Training in OBGYN in the UK is highly sought after and competitive. Related subspecialties Obstetrics and gynaecology (obgyn) is a run-through training program in the UK, where there is no

Specialty Training

Medical Training Initiative (MTI) for IMGs

The Medical Training Initiative (MTI) is a national scheme designed to allow some doctors to enter the UK from overseas for a most of 24 months. This allows them to benefit from training and development in NHS services before returning to their home countries. The scheme is made with the

Living in the UK

How to Save Money as a Doctor in the UK

It’s easier to make money than to save money. Don’t think so? You definitely put a lot of time and effort into working and getting paid each month, but then all the deductions start: * Bills. * Food. * Life. * Shopping. It can really add up, and before you know it,

Living in the UK

What to Know When Moving House in the UK

It could be that you’re coming to the UK for the first time, or that you’re moving your house from one area to another for a new job/training post, but you need to keep some things in mind during the shift so as to make the transition

Living in the UK

9 Steps on How to Build a Good Credit Score

Before you can think about buying anything on a large scale, taking out a loan, or renting, your credit score comes into question. A credit score is a numerical expression based on a level analysis of a person’s credit files, to represent the creditworthiness of an individual. With your

Living in the UK

How to Apply for a UK Driving License

A driving license in the UK is your ticket to the road, a way to get around and see the world. If you already have a license from your home country, it is valid to drive on for 1 year, after which you will need to apply for a UK

Living in the UK

How to Rent Property in the UK

When you go to rent property in the UK, there are some things you should know beforehand in order to ensure you are getting the best deal possible. You should also ensure that you are legally sound in your contract. Renting is not for the faint of heart, and often

Living in the UK

A step-by-step guide on buying a house in the UK

Buying a house is a major task, regardless of what country you are in. Countless hours, research, reviewing, and comparing have to be done before you can feel relaxed, satisfied, and confident about buying a house in the UK. It may be that you have just been in the UK

Living in the UK

Understanding Life Insurance for Doctors in the UK

No one likes to talk about dying. But the nature of our profession means that we are quite often faced with the task of telling families that their loved one’s may pass soon. As a doctor it can have us thinking about our own future, the future of our

Living in the UK

How to Buy a Car as an IMG in the UK

When you decide to make the decision to buy a car in the UK as an IMG, there are a lot of things that need to be weighed. It is not something you should rush into without knowing every aspect of what it entails, especially as an IMG who may

Working in Different Specialties

Working Hours of a Doctor in the NHS UK

No doubt you must be wondering what the work schedule or working hours of a doctor in the NHS UK would be like. Are there long hours? Do you get time off for vacations? How often do you have to work on calls? Let’s walk through it together. How

Continuing Professional Development

Role of a Resident Doctor in the NHS

When you think of where you’ll start in the NHS, your exact role and position can be confusing to understand. As a resident doctor in the NHS, what will you be expected to know or do? Who can you rely on for help? What is the best way to

Continuing Professional Development Featured

How to be a Safe Doctor

The most pressing concern once you’ve started working in the NHS is whether you are being a ‘safe doctor’. What we will outline in this post is what it means to be a safe doctor and how one can go about ensuring that they are doing right by themselves

Specialty Training

Internal Medicine Training: Preferences and Offers

You’ve stressed and toiled over the entire process of internal medicine training, and you’re finally rewarded with an email to rank your preferences. And now it’s time to sit down and decide on where you’d like to go and what rotations you’d like to have.

Awaiting Job in the NHS

Creating the Perfect CV for NHS jobs

I know you must be excited about how to proceed now that you’ve completed a series of hurdles to get to where you are now. The next obstacle to face: getting a job. This is not an easy task. Sure, far be it from me to tell you that

Awaiting Job in the NHS

How to find a Clinical Attachment in the UK for IMGs

Many of you post-PLAB/UKMLA 2 may be wondering what all you can do to boost your job application so that you can land the job of your dream. And word on the street is that a clinical attachment in the UK could be your saving grace. So, let us

UKMLA CPSA

Finding accommodation in the UK as an IMG

Finding a place to stay, a place of accommodation in the UK as an international doctor (IMG) may prove to be difficult in different stages of your journey. I don’t have any family living in the UK. Where will I stay during my PLAB/UKMLA 2 visit? How do

Before IELTS/OET

6 Reasons Why I Enjoy Working in the NHS

Everyone can find a list of reasons for why they want to work abroad- more job security, better pay, lifestyle improvement, educational opportunities, etc. The things that work for one person may not always be suitable for another. Thinking about joining and working in the NHS is definitely one of

Before IELTS/OET

The simple solution to explaining clinical gaps and breaks

Clinical gaps or breaks in your practice, before, during, and after your internship is a concern for many, which is why we thought it important to discuss how you can approach them. This thing becomes a big issue even before you think about taking any steps towards getting GMC registration.