Supporting a Trainee who is an International Medical Graduate
Resources
We continue to welcome and benefit from growing diversity in our workplace but acknowledge the unique challenges that IMGs may face. While many IMGS settle well into their roles, working in a new system, with new dialects and cultures can be isolating, especially when there are new skills to learn. These resources have been developed to help you support a trainee who is an International Medical Graduate.
We have a lot of information for trainees on our IMG pages
IMG induction
Scotland Supervisors Guide for IMGs
Local IMG leads
Local networks
Learn More
1. Ensure your trainee has attended IMG Induction.
NHS Lothian has developed a specific IMG Local induction
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GMC - "Welcome to UK Practice"
This is a free workshop designed to support doctors new to the UK. It includes practical advice, ethical scenarios while applying key standards and GMC guidance. This should be for doctors who gained their primary medical qualification outside of the UK and registered with a licence to practise within the last 12 months.
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CWS/NES International Medical Graduates NHS 2024 Guide and Managers Guide
2. Review the Supervisors Guides
3. Connect with local IMG leads
Dr Goran Zangana is our IMG Lead for training, with local leads and IMG champions based at each site.
If you have any specific questions or concerns please reach out to the team
4. Signpost to Local Network of peer support
Peer Mentoring and Support resources (scot.nhs.uk)
Whatsapp group: to join this group please contact the following number: 07584952818
5. Learn More
Learning how the NHS compares to healthcare systems of other countries can help you to understand the adjustment in expectations required when someone has trained or worked outside of the UK.
This document from the Kings Fund compares healthcare and different cultures to the NHS.
This document is 120 pages but the key messages and conclusions are short.