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Specialty Training in General Practice (GP) for IMGs

Unlike many countries, a doctor can NOT become a General Practitioner (GP) in the UK just with their primary medical qualification. The general practice (GP) training in the UK is a program that an overseas doctor (IMG)/UK graduates have to go through after completing the recruitment process. They then

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Post Graduation Degree in the UK: MSc/PhD for IMGs

Hi lovely people, I, Dr. Mahjabin Islam, have managed some time to write about an important topic – academic post graduation degree in the UK – MSc/ PhD. We really need to have a clear idea why and when to do it and how it is different from clinical pathway. I am

UK Skilled Worker Visa

Online Application for Skilled Worker Visa for IMGs

­Finally the pieces are falling into places. Gradually your dream of working in the United Kingdom as a doctor is coming true. It is just one step away, and that step is – getting the skilled worker visa. And in this article we are going to talk about online application for

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Obtaining criminal record certificate for skilled worker visa

Congrats! You’ve overcome the hurdle and managed to snag a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)! Now all that lies before is applying for the TIER 2 visa. The online application part is well discussed in Online application for Tier 2 visa. The documents required are mentioned in supporting documents for

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Supporting Documents for TIER 2 visa

The documents that you need to submit for Tier 2 is pretty limited and almost the same for everyone. You need to show up at the booked date and time at the Visa Application Centre (VAC) with all the papers and submit them according the system of your countries VAC.

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Bringing Your Family to the UK: Applying for Dependant Visas

When planning your move to the UK, it's essential to consider how you will bring your family with you. Providing for and safeguarding your loved ones is a key part of securing your future. This guide will help you understand the process of applying for your dependants to

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How to apply for a TIER 2 visa within UK

Thankfully, application for a new TIER 2 visa within UK visa is neither as hectic nor as nerve-wracking as when you applied for the first time from outside UK. That being said, it is crucial you ensure all the information and documents you provide are correct. You should include any

Specialty Training

Specialty Training in Paediatrics in the UK

Paediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. In UK, the paediatrics department provides care to the patients starting from birth to the age of 16. Paediatrics is a highly sought after specialty training in the UK and has many unique branches

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Specialty Training in the UK: Application Timelines

Recently, the Resident Labor Market Test (RLMT) has been lifted so that international graduates and British/EU/EEA applicants alike can apply for specialty training in the UK. So what does that mean? It means that a whole new opportunity has arisen for IMGs. Once thought to be impossible specialties

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Specialty Training in Anaesthesia in the UK

Anaesthesia is one of the biggest workforces of the hospital and a highly sought after training for a doctor in the UK. Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCOA) look after the training in the UK and hands down their website would be the first place to go if you need any

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Specialty Training in Clinical Radiology in the UK

One of the most exciting and rapidly advancing specialities within medicine is Clinical Radiology. That’s why many international medical graduates (IMGs) are interested in joining specialty training in clinical radiology in the UK. The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) maintain the training and their website would be the primary

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Emergency Medicine Training in the UK

Emergency Medicine is a specialty in which doctors use their knowledge and skills to recognise and treat the acute, urgent, and emergency aspects of illness and injury affecting patients of all age groups. A lot of international medical graduates (IMGs) working in the UK are interested to know how the

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Careers in Pathology in the UK: Training pathway for an IMG

Pathology is an intriguing speciality to pursue. Studying and looking into the cause of a disease, the pathology behind why something occurs, may very well be the things you are interested to know about. As it is a very diverse field there is no single entity or pathway titled “Pathology

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Specialty Training or NHS job after MRCP/MRCS

What is the pathway of specialty training after MRCP MRCS etc or job opportunities following these exams for an International Medical Graduate (IMG)? How will a doctor at that stage join in the specialty training pathway in the UK or even the workforce in the NHS? These are very commonly

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The CREST Form : All you need to know as an IMG

You may have heard of the certificate of readiness to enter speciality training (CREST), which is required to enter CT1/ST1 training in all specialities. It is also known as the alternative certificate of foundation competences. Getting it signed it an important part of progression into training. Please note, CREST

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Specialty Training in Psychiatry for IMGs in the UK

Psychiatry is a fairly extensive branch of medicine that looks into the mental health of an individual. Royal College of Psychiatry (RCPsych) manages physician training of psychiatry in the UK. It is a rewarding career choice for those interested in studying more beyond what we just ‘see’ in a clinical

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How to Apply for Jobs in the NHS

The process to apply for jobs in the NHS as an international medical graduate may seem like a big ask, but once you understand what needs to be provided and how you should structure your job application, it becomes considerably easier. This article will help you figure out how to

Awaiting Job in the NHS

The Interview : Making arrangements

The email you must have been waiting eagerly for some time now. The desperation while waiting can get unbearable sometimes, but trust me, if you’ve put everything appropriately in your NHS jobs application, it won’t be long before you’ll get that email calling you for an interview.

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The NHS Job Interview : Questions and Answers

Congrats on scoring an interview in the NHS! Now the tension that plagues you is just what you’ll have to say or what questions you’ll have to answer in your NHS interview in order to sway the consultants sitting on your panel in your favour. Let’s discuss

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The Interview: Finalizing your first NHS job

Congratulations! Finally, you have the job offer that you were waiting for, your very first job in the UK. The excitement and a nagging fear tug at the back of your mind. What questions should I ask before accepting? Will it be okay to ask (this) and (that)? They asked

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How to find a Job in the NHS

You most probably have seen the numerous posts and concerns cropping up across various social media about whether there are still jobs to be found in the UK. To find a job in the NHS is not as difficult as you may think, but it’s a valid concern. What

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FY2 Standalone: How to Prepare for the Interview

An FY2 standalone post may be something that you as an international medical graduate (IMG) wish to apply for in order to kickstart your NHS journey. While it is relatively easy to apply for and get selected for the interview, actually succeeding in the interview to get offered a post

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FY2 Standalone (LAT) for IMGs in the UK

When you hear about applying for jobs in the NHS, you may invariably hear people talk about FY2 standalone or locum appointment for training (LAT) posts, and it’s only natural to wonder if you should apply for such a post. So let us give you the complete picture of

GMC Registration

Documents needed for GMC registration application

You should be looking at this article regarding what documents you need for your GMC registration application before you’re leaving your country for PLAB 2 examination. Even if you’re looking at it after passing PLAB 2- firstly, congratulations! Secondly, let’s find out! Back to business. Documents for

GMC Registration

How to apply for GMC Registration

GMC registration and a license to practice is the ultimate thing you need to work as a doctor in the UK. How to get GMC registration? There are different ways you can get GMC registration: 1. Passing the PLAB/UKMLA Exams 2. Obtaining any acceptable post-graduate qualification 3. Sponsored by