IMG Story in UK: Interview with Dr. Frances Ledesma | Journey to a Surgical Training Job in UK

[@SarangChoiMD]

P.S. FYI, This doesn't mean I am switching back my direction to UK! XD I decided to interview my friends who made it to UK since I noticed that there are a lot of interviews already on US residency and Match but not so much on UK. (And also to help those who will be taking this route in the future)

[@amishapawar3086]

So Philippines clerkship is not equivalent to FY1?

[@alyssaorlanes4363]

This was so helpful! Thank you so much!

[@liezldiamante2831]

It would be amazing if you could convert your interviews into podcast forms’!! Cant wait for more videos like this hope you could also interviews other filipino imgs in other countries!! 💜

[@prmf3059]

Thank you so much for your videos!! I also just finished watching Dr. Kim’s interview about the adjustments during the pandemic and they were very helpful!! Looking forward to more of your videos 💜

[@helheimpanda]

Watching your channel to keep updated with the upcoming changes with usmle. I have a question, I read on the official usmle website that they will implement pass/fail on or after January 23,2022. Do you think they will shift the date further? Btw just subscribed :)

[@SarangChoiMD]

Hi! Thank you for following my channel. I appreciate it. As for the transition into Pass/Fail, I don't think they will be postponing it since they've been planning for it for the longest time already. The focus will now shift to STEP 2 CK score instead of on the STEP 1 score, which is what's intended.

[@helheimpanda]

@@SarangChoiMD yeah I didn't expect much delay either, maybe a month or so. Thank you for answering!

[@marcelliyaona5542]

Thank you for your super helpful videos! I also watched Dr. Kim's interview. I was wondering if doing foundation year was required of them prior to GMC registration?

[@SarangChoiMD]

No it's not required! :)

[@roshly]

thanks for the infomative vid! I just want to ask if a IMG applies to UK, do they first finish their residency here in the PH, or do it in the UK? thank u!

[@SarangChoiMD]

You don’t have to do residency in the Ph. You can apply for non-training jobs and go from there. Training system in UK is very different from US or Ph, so make sure to look into it before going for it!

[@rosdale241checkingin7]

For the process of being a doctor in the UK as a Filipino, is there an agency that handles the application? Or you really have to do the entire application on your own? I researched online and it doesn’t seem to say anything about this. I am about to start applying. However, I don’t know how to start exactly. Do I get in touch with an agency to handle my papers and applications?

[@FrancesSamanthaLedesma]

the only available agencies are those that provide locum cover. if you want a more stable job, you apply through the NHS

[@liuxuesheng9726]

Please touch on this.With all the new Changes to usmle coming, is plab still the more favorable path.

[@SarangChoiMD]

I think this will depend on personal preferences and goals in life.

[@liuxuesheng9726]

Should IMGs be working to do plab before it changes to UKMLA

[@conconshealthdiary1153]

is there any Filipino UK doctors association or group?

[@liuxuesheng9726]

I ve got a year before I graduate and become eligible to do plab. What things could I be doin now to be in the best position to do well on plab

[@SarangChoiMD]

Hi! I will be interviewing someone who more recently went through the process, so I hope you find it helpful! Stay tuned! :)

[@max5916]

She published in lancet ???

[@FrancesSamanthaLedesma]

yes I did as part of CovidSurg Collaborative

[@maze1231000]

​@@FrancesSamanthaLedesmaHi Doc, thank you so much for sharing your experiences and insights. You've mentioned that after your GMC Full registration, you applied for jobs already. Do we have to do Foundation years or our Clerkship/Internship will suffice or cover these couple of years?