scholarly journals Aspirations of unemployed international medical graduates in the UK

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Montila Ghosh ◽  
Suvalagna Chatterjee
Keyword(s):  
Medical Profession ◽  
Current System ◽  
General Medical Council ◽  
International Medical ◽  
International Medical Graduates ◽  
Medical Council ◽  
Home Office ◽  
Safe Delivery ◽  
Medical Graduates ◽  
The Uk

The trials and tribulations of immigrant professionals such as international medical graduates (IMGs) to the UK have been a topic for discussion and debate over many years. Many challenges faced by immigrant doctors have been reviewed and reformed over time and many rules pertaining to the registration and induction of international doctors to UK practice has been modified to facilitate safe delivery of care in the UK National Health Service (NHS). The General Medical Council (GMC), NHS employers, and the UK Home Office contribute to a three-tier filtration sieve for selecting suitable IMGs who aspire to either education and training or pursue a career in the UK health and care sector. This article pertains to the cohort of IMGs, who have been cleared by immigration regulations to reside in the UK but have not been able to initiate a career or active employment in a medical profession. The process of GMC registration referred to and discussed in this article is based on GMC rules prior to Jan 2021.  The perspective from which some of the attributes of the current system has been observed has shown it to be efficient but not uniform, robust but not considerate, thorough but not perfect. During the research for this article, we realised that there are many different opinions or conflicting views on this topic, which have all developed either from an individual or a group’s own experience in the UK. There are similarities and differences in opinions and thus to broaden the scope of the discussion, we report the results of a survey exploring where and how the IMGs (currently resident in the UK) are at the start of their careers in the UK.

scholarly journals Local clinical attachment scheme in psychiatry

2007 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 142-144
Author(s):  
Oliver White ◽  
Amit Malik ◽  
Hemant Bagalkote
Keyword(s):  
Medical Association ◽  
Current System ◽  
British Medical Association ◽  
International Medical ◽  
International Medical Graduates ◽  
Medical Graduates ◽  
Essential Step ◽  
Lessons Learnt ◽  
The Uk

Clinical attachments are an essential step in the process by which international medical graduates (IMGs) secure training posts in the UK. Although the British Medical Association (BMA) provides general guidelines for clinical attachments, the current system lacks a structured process regarding selection, defined length of posts, predetermined contents of training and detailed guidance for consultants supervising clinical attachments in psychiatry. This article outlines the experience in Nottingham of developing a formalised clinical attachment scheme and includes the lessons learnt and difficulties faced during the process. Also presented are the results of feedback surveys from consultants and IMGs who have partaken in the new formalised scheme.

scholarly journals Resilience-culture of support

BJPsych Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (S1) ◽  
pp. S139-S139
Author(s):  
Nazish Hashmi ◽  
Sunitha Muniyappl
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Local Level ◽  
General Medical Council ◽  
International Medical ◽  
International Medical Graduates ◽  
Medical Council ◽  
Monthly Basis ◽  
Code Of Practice ◽  
Medical Graduates

AimsBetter-informed trainees will have increased confidence and improved resilience which will have a positive impact on the workforce. To promote and celebrate diversity in psychiatric workforce it is imperative to acknowledge the above and provide adequate support to IMGs across UK.BackgroundNearly two fifth of licensed doctors in NHS are from black and ethnic minorities. Studies have shown that International Medical Graduates (IMGs) are particularly prone to certain difficulties compared to UK graduates. IMGs are more likely to be subject to investigations by General Medical Council for concerns over clinical skills and knowledge, communication skills, lack of awareness of the laws and code of practice. This has been highlighted by GMC as well as Royal College of Psychiatrists. To promote and celebrate diversity in psychiatric workforce it is imperative to acknowledge this and provide adequate support to IMGs across UK.MethodAn additional rotation wide induction programme was started for IMGs in August 2018 in West Yorkshire. This has continued on a 6 monthly basis for all new starters and last one was held on 21st of August 2019. Teaching included information about Good Medical Practice, confidentiality issues, principles of consent, information about living skills and practical teaching on phlebotomy and requesting investigations.ResultThe doctors who attended these sessions found it to be very helpful and some suggested it to be a full day programme. According to the feedback collected there was a definite improvement in understanding noted by IMGs in most areas covered. This induction was also acknowledged in the School of Psychiatry conference in October 2019.ConclusionConsidering the increasing numbers of International medical graduates it will be beneficial to arrange similar events at local level for easier accessibility. In line with RCPsych and GMC guidelines all trusts should be encouraged to offer IMG induction sessions locally.

International medical graduates' reflections on facilitators and barriers to undertaking the Australian Medical Council examination

2012 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pam McGrath ◽  
Saras Henderson ◽  
Hamish A. Holewa ◽  
David Henderson ◽  
John Tamargo
Keyword(s):  
Medical Training ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
International Medical ◽  
International Medical Graduates ◽  
Medical Council ◽  
Or Education ◽  
Program Coordinators ◽  
Australian Health ◽  
Medical Graduates ◽  
Facilitators And Barriers

Objective. In Australia, 25% of international medical graduates (IMGs) make up the medical workforce. Concern is expressed in the literature about the lack of awareness and knowledge of issues that impinge on IMGs’ education. Although there is literature alluding to difficulties IMGs face with undertaking the Australian Medical Council (AMC) examination, there is little research detailing this experience. We therefore explored IMGs’ reflections on facilitators and barriers in undertaking the AMC examination. Methods. After ethics approval, in-depth telephone interviews were conducted with 30 IMGs selected from a hospital in Queensland. Data were coded and analysed using thematic analysis principles. Results. Two facilitating themes were identified: ability to sit for the first part of the examination in country of origin; and having access to resources such as bridging courses and study groups. Three themes represented barriers: not understanding procedural steps; financial issues; and lack of information on examination content and standards. Conclusion. The themes provide new insights and add depth to existing literature that can be used to improve procedural processes and education for IMGs towards successful outcomes in the AMC examination. What is known about the topic? There is concern expressed in the literature about the lack of awareness and knowledge of issues that impinge on IMGs education. The Australian work that is available only depicts educational experience of fellowships or education and training strategies after IMGs have passed their AMC examination. What does this paper add? The findings indicate that the process of sitting for the AMC examination is perceived as one of the major difficulties associated with entering and integrating into the Australian health system. The findings indicate a range of practical, financial and resource problems faced by IMGs attempting to sit for the AMC examination. What are the implications for practitioners? The detailed accounts from IMGs about their experience with undertaking the AMC examination will provide up-skilling program coordinators with the information they need to better assist IMGs to prepare for the examination. The provision of appropriate medical training and educational support will contribute to more effective integration of IMGs into the healthcare system.

scholarly journals Equality & Diversity Perspectives for the Proficiency in English Assessment for IMGs

The Physician ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Indranil Chakravorty
Keyword(s):  
Proficiency Test ◽  
International Medical Graduates ◽  
Home Office ◽  
Medical Graduates ◽  
Department Of Health ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
West Midlands ◽  
Young Family ◽  
Minimum Requirements ◽  
The Uk

The story of a West Midlands General Practitioner who faced the fearsome prospect of deportation and severance from her young family due to expiry of her English proficiency test after 2 years- highlights the lack of consultation, awareness, empathy and dignity that is perceived by international medical graduates in the UK. What is most alarming is that evidence of working as a GP in the UK for 8 years, communicating with patients and colleagues in English - and passing all the standardised professional examinations set by the medical royal colleges was not considered sufficient for her to be assessed to have the minimum requirements for her permit/ leave to remain to be renewed. The mental anguish and stress that a frontline GP has to face is totally avoidable.   The NHS, GMC and Department of Health and Social Care need to have robust consultation with the Home Office department on making the rules sensitive and meaningful and applied with awareness, understanding and compassion that is critical for the wellbeing of the healthcare workforce- and the benefit of our patients.

scholarly journals Intravenous Fluid Prescribing Knowledge and Confidence in F1 Doctors

2013 ◽  
Vol 95 (6) ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
AGMT Powell ◽  
VC Walker ◽  
L Paterson-Brown ◽  
G Clark ◽  
GB Drummond ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Medical Council ◽  
Medical Schools ◽  
Intravenous Fluid ◽  
Medical Council ◽  
Undergraduate Training ◽  
New Graduates ◽  
Medical Graduates ◽  
The Uk

Rach year in the UK, 7,500 F1 doctors take up post. Most are new graduates from UK medical schools. Teaching in the 33 medical schools in the UK is reviewed by the General Medical Council (GMC). Tomorrow's Doctors, published by the GMC, defines the knowledge, skills and behaviours that UK medical graduates should possess after completion of their undergraduate training.

scholarly journals Subspecialization, a Cause of Concern for Neurosurgeons in Pakistan, an Opinion Piece and Open Discussion

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
MOHAMMAD ASHRAF
Keyword(s):  
Formal Education ◽  
General Medical Council ◽  
Hard Work ◽  
University Education ◽  
Medical Council ◽  
Medical Graduates ◽  
Opinion Piece ◽  
Open Discussion ◽  
The Uk

Specialization is a process of becoming an expert. In medicine, it was a long and gruelling journey that medical graduates embarked upon in their chosen field with pride and enthusiasm to become leaders. The specialists seen as the culmination of years of hard work and the marker of prestige. In the old days this distinction was very apparent between the barber surgeons who had little to no formal education and trained as an apprentice and the physicians, who had a university education, went on to become fellows of one of the Royal Colleges and were treated as experts. Eventually, as knowledge expanded, 65 specialities fragmented from medicine and surgery and as of today 31 subspecialties are recognized by the general medical council in the UK.1

scholarly journals Radiology and the medical student: do increased hours of teaching translate to more radiologists?

BJR|Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cindy Chew ◽  
Patrick J O'Dwyer ◽  
David Young
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical School ◽  
General Medical Council ◽  
Medical Schools ◽  
Medical Council ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Medical Graduates ◽  
Increasing Demand ◽  
Radiology Teaching ◽  
The Uk

Objectives: The UK has a shortage of Radiologists to meet the increasing demand for radiologic examinations. To encourage more medical students to consider Radiology as a career, increased exposure at undergraduate level has been advocated. The aim of this study was to evaluate if formal Radiology teaching hours at medical school had any association with the number of qualified Radiologists joining the General Medical Council Specialist Register. Methods: Total number of doctors joining the GMC Specialist Register as Clinical Radiologists, and those with a primary medical qualifications awarded in Scotland, was obtained from the GMC (2010–2020). Graduate numbers from all 4 Scottish Medical Schools (2000–2011) were also obtained. Hours of Radiology teaching for medical schools in Scotland were obtained from validated AToMS study. Results: Two hundred and twenty three (6.6%) of 3347 Radiologists added to the GMC Specialist Register between 2010 and 2020 received their primary medical qualification (PMQ) from Scottish Universities. The number of Radiologists from Scottish Universities joining the GMC specialist register was 2.6% of the total number of Scottish Medical Graduates. There was no association between the number of hours (Range 1–30) Radiology was taught to medical students and the number that joined the specialist register as Radiologists (p = 0.54 chi square trend). Conclusion: Increased exposure to Radiology teaching does not influence medical students’ decision to take up Radiology as a career. While continued Radiology exposure remains important, other strategies are required in both the short and long term to ensure radiology services are maintained without detriment to patients. Advances in knowledge: Increased hours of Radiology teaching in medical school was not associated with increased radiologists joining the profession.

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