Advice from the GMC and Professional Bodies
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 advice from the GMC and Professional Bodies, detailing information, signposting and tools to offer 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.
What you need to know
Royal Colleges
Provide advice on curricula and career paths for IMG doctors, as well as IMG specific resources/guides:
Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties in Scotland
Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (UK) with links to 24 Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties
Royal College of Psychiatrists - guidance for doctors who completed their primary medical education outside the UK and wish to work in psychiatry or pursue higher training in psychiatry in the UK
Royal College of GPs - a guide for overseas doctors planning to train and work in the UK as a GP
GMC Welcome to UK Practice Course
A free workshop designed to help doctors new to the UK, by offering practical guidance about ethical scenarios you may encounter, and the chance to connect with other internationally-qualified doctors.
GMC Thriving in the UK Practice
Follow-on workshop to Welcome to UK Practice, for IMGs who have worked in the UK for 12 months or longer, providing an opportunity for staff to discuss their experiences and relate these to Good Medical Practice and other related GMC guidance.
Contact gmcscotland@gmc-uk.org for information.
The Medical Defence Union (MDU)
Support and guidance for IMGs dealing with medico-legal issues, complaints, and claims for incidents arising from their clinical care.
The Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland (MDDUS)
Provides professional indemnity, legal support, and expert guidance tailored to the needs of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) working in the UK healthcare system.
GMC Fair to Refer Course
Sharing learning from research commissioned by the GMC on why some groups of doctors are referred to the GMC for fitness to practice concerns more/less often than others, along with recommendations for how to address disproportionality.
Contact gmcscotland@gmc-uk.org for more information.
GMC Insurance and Indemnity Information
Guidance on the appropriate insurance and indemnity arrangements needed to practice in the United Kingdom.
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