Networks and Events
This guide has been developed as a tool to signpost supervisors, managers, Health Boards, and GP Practices to resources which can assist in providing a robust induction, and ongoing pastoral support for any new IMGs joining the workforce.
Explore the range of networks and events to support ongoing pastoral support for any new IMGs joining the workforce.
If you have any questions about the information in this guide, or you feel there is information which would be useful to add, please get in touch with the Centre for Workforce Supply at nes.cws@nhs.scot.
Groups to support IMG trainers, supervisors or managers
These groups provide a network to access resources and examples of good practice for induction and pastoral support.
Scottish IMG Simulation Collaborative
Chaired by Dr Julie Mardon, Clinical Director for Integration and Clinical Director of the Scottish Centre Simulation and Clinical Human Factors, NHS Forth Valley. Email: julie.mardon@nhs.scot
Scottish Regions IMG Support Network Group (SING)
Each Health Board IMG Lead sits on this group. Chaired by Dr Achyut Valluri, Consultant Physician and IMG Lead, NHS Tayside. Email: Achyut.Valluri2@nhs.scot
Centre for Workforce Supply Medical Network
Providing learning sessions and resources on IMG support, as well as a broad range of topics relating to the recruitment, retention, and sustainability of the medical workforce.
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