Thanks and all the best for the interview.

I see

My bad. The total duration of the interview is 30 minutes, so 2-8 mins each. As candidates we just have to finish intro within 2mins. For the rest of the interview, they take care of the timing.

@@MumtazKeh Thanks. For the benefit of others, I summarised the following info from the IMT website: Interview Structure and Timings (30 mins total allocated time) Station 1 - 11 mins Q1 Application & Suitability - 6 mins a. Presentation - 2 mins b. Questions - 4 mins Q2 Ethical Scenario - 5 mins Station 2 - Clinical scenario and patient handover - 11 mins a. Reading & prep time - 3 mins b. Questioning - Up to 10 mins c. Handover - 1 min

Thanks for your comment! Yes, the journey to surgical training in the UK is quite structured-starting with passing the PLAB exams, building a strong CV, passing the MRCS exams, and then applying for surgical training through Oriel, followed by interviews. I’m planning to create a discussion video with some of my surgical training friends to dive deeper into each of these steps. We’ll share personal experiences, tips, and advice to help guide candidates through this process. Stay tuned for the video, and feel free to let us know any specific questions or topics you’d like us to cover!

I’d say the mock questions do give you a pretty good idea of the interview.

Sure 😊

It varies from person to person . But 30 minutes per day should be more than enough.

It looks good on you cv but it is not mandatory for non-training jobs

It is, as long as you get your CREST signed. I do not recommend it though.

It is sad that you’ve experienced that,the seniors that I had in India were nice to me. Talking about hierarchy, it is not as much as in India, the consultants are very approachable here. We’ve got issues like racism here 😉(atleast in some areas)

Thanks for the query. That is my upcoming video this December.

@MumtazKeh okay thank you doc!

Training jobs are post graduate equivalent programs. Non training jobs are house job equivalents.

Sure

I agree. Non training jobs are more available when during August when many non- trainees move to training programs. So you should get a decent amount of job adverts around march.

@ thank you ! This is reassuring

You can claim points for presentations in India, it wouldn’t be considered international though. The significance will be determined in the interview, if they do ask you to talk about it.

@ Thank you Doctor, around what part of your medical education did you begin to do research and presentations?

@ I started locally.

If you have evidence that you participated in all the staged and 2 cycles, than why not?

I think you should be able to

You should be able to.

All the authors expect the first author are considered co-authors.

Yes, that is what I meant.Apologies for the confusion.

I remember providing the link to the published article. As that is not available, try including the title, author, journal, and status: IN PRESS, and expected date of publication. You can mail the concerned journal about details to include.

I have 1 year of experience as a teacher of Anatomy and Physiology for BSc Nursing 1st year student. It comprised 120 hr of theory and 40 hr of practical sessions. Can I claim 3 points here

Does PG Cert online courses from India can claim 3 points?

Can you send us the feedback form samples for teacher

Thank you​@@MumtazKeh

Well I graduated from India so it wasn’t that long. But if you’re studying in Romania, here are some pros and cons to consider: Pros 1. **EU-Accredited Education**: Romanian medical degrees are generally recognized across Europe, and many graduates successfully register with the UK’s General Medical Council (GMC). 2. **Affordable Tuition and Living Costs**: Romania is often more affordable for international students compared to the UK, which can make it financially easier. 3. **Quality of Education**: Many Romanian medical universities provide a solid education with good facilities and experienced faculty, especially in cities like Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca. 4. **Easier Admission Process**: Admission into Romanian medical schools can sometimes be less competitive compared to the UK. 5. **Pathway to GMC Registration**: Upon graduation, Romanian MBBS graduates can apply for GMC registration, especially as the PLAB exams may not be required due to EU-recognized degrees (though this could vary based on GMC rules at the time). Cons 1. **Language and Cultural Barriers**: While courses are often in English, there may be challenges with learning Romanian for clinical rotations and day-to-day interactions with patients. 2. **GMC Registration Process**: Although Romanian degrees are often recognized, GMC requirements can change, so it’s important to keep updated on any changes to the GMC’s policies regarding qualifications from Romanian universities. 3. **Competitive Job Market**: IMGs from EU countries still face a competitive job market in the UK, with IMT and specialty training placements being quite competitive. 4. **Adjustment to UK Medical System**: The UK has a unique healthcare system and clinical protocols, so there might be a learning curve in adjusting from Romania to the UK system. Final Thoughts If you’re focused on getting to the UK and are open to a longer route, this can be a good option. Just keep in mind that it will involve a lot of self-preparation, and staying updated on GMC and NHS requirements will be crucial.

Hi Your PVC/PCC should be valid for the period of your attachment. You would definitely require it when you apply for the visa but you need to submit it to the hospital before you’re about to start. Some hospital do ask for it well in advance. As far as I remember, a PCC is valid for 6 months.

@@MumtazKeh okay. Thankyou!

Made my day! 🤗

I have talked about my score and the recent changes in IMT2025 applications in this video: PORTFOLIO SCORING FOR IMT APPLICATIONS 2025 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGSloKirqK53rMk While most of my score was based on the activities I presented working in India, I think the new job gave me two very important things: 1) CREST form 2) Much needed NHS experience : got to understand the system and the expectations it has with its IMTs.

No worries!

If you are talking about non-training interviews, there's no harm in mentioning it in your CV. However, I don't think they consider it a research unless and until that is in press/ published. If you're applying for training jobs straight away, mention only the research papers that are published/ in press. Good luck!