If there are International Medical Graduates (IMGs) out there on tier 2 visas wanting to do radiology but don't know how to go about it, here’s what I did. Competencies After GMC registration I did non-training Foundation level job for 2 years and got signed off on the Alternative Certificate of Foundation Competencies. … Continue reading How Dr. Santosh Philip Entered Radiology Training
Category: Training in the UK
Hi All, I just thought I would share my experience as a working GP. I appreciate that many of you will not become GPs. However, there appear to be some misconceptions about GPs. Hence, I thought I would share my experience. Life as a GP I work as a GP Partner along with 5 … Continue reading Dr. Fozia Choudhary’s Experience as a UK GP
By an IMG Consultant Cardiology in the NHS Reading Time = 4 minutes So, you want to know if you can break into cardiology subspecialty training in the UK. The answer is – yes, of course, it is possible. After all, if I can do it, so can anyone of you reading this can – … Continue reading A Career In Cardiology
This article will try to cover the basic pathways for IMGs (International Medical Graduates) who wish to enter the UK's training system. You should keep in mind that your first job in the UK will most probably be a non-training job. After having worked at a non-training post for a few months (most probably 6 … Continue reading Entry into Training for IMGs
UK graduates and EEA nationals can get GMC registration without passing any further exams, as their qualifications are recognised in the UK. Therefore this post only concerns doctors who do not fall in the above-mentioned bracket. There are many different pathways for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) to enter the UK's system, as listed below. Useful … Continue reading Entry Routes for Medical Practice in the UK
This post may give you an idea of your chances of entering your preferred field of specialty in the UK. Training in the UK In order to understand these competition ratios, you might want to go through my post Training in the UK to understand the training system in the UK. Competition Ratio Competition ratio … Continue reading Training Availability in the UK
This post explains the basic training structure in the UK. You can check your chances of finding your preferred field of training here. You can also check how the IMGs can enter training in the UK here. THE UK TRAINING PROGRAM Foundation Program After graduating from medical school, there are two years of Foundation Program … Continue reading Training Structure in the UK
