Internal Medicine Training in the UK | Medical Residency as IMGs | Specialty Training in the NHS

[@mdmodassirulislam]

You guys are literally the ONLY credible source of information about these topics. Thank You! 😃

[@RoadToUK]

Wow, thank you for saying so!

[@ceciliai.ogwude2845]

You guys are amazing. Thank you for this.

[@RoadToUK]

Our pleasure!

[@jameelashkar9244]

Y guys r true inspiration and motivation ...

[@RoadToUK]

😁

[@jameelashkar9244]

Hi and Salam alykum ... forgot to ask this question dr Ibrahim... when will applicants normally start their internship. I mean after the applicant completes GMC registration (eligible) and UKFP... which "month " of the year do 1st year Interns start ... I'm just trying to draw a plan moving forward in terms of time line... Jazakom Allah kheir once again

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[@RoadToUK]

Walaikum assalaam! Thank you so much for saying so! Good luck!

[@jameelashkar9244]

Salam Alykum , just wanted to share this , May Allah bless dr Ibrahim & Ibreez... My maternal uncle name is Ibrahim ( Khalil Allah !) ... Inshallah kheir, going let chicken bryanii cook well done( lol 😆), inshallah great results in end, Allah has something good for each and every person....

[@mostafashnegm4579]

Thank you guys so much. You are the best

[@RoadToUK]

Our pleasure ☺️

[@sudiptodas0001]

Thank you so much for the information

[@RoadToUK]

You're welcome 😁

[@ianomwoyo2037]

At what level can you apply for Internal medicine training if you have completed MRCP, have 2 year experience in your home country, and currently undertaking the FY2 Training? Kindly advice. And as always, thank you for the wonderful video.

[@doddabasavarajsunkad1380]

Awesome 😍 very informative ..love from india 😘

[@RoadToUK]

Thanks for saying so 🙂

[@Vlog_Media]

Thanks guys!! Im a GP consultant in Philippines and its good to know that I can work in different specialties in the UK just to give it a try before committing for a specialty of choice. 👍🏻

[@RoadToUK]

Our pleasure! Good luck :)

[@zinuh2532]

I would like to thank you for all the infornation and effort ur doing .. god bless you .. can you make a video about UKMLA with some details please .. thank you

[@RoadToUK]

Please see: roadto.uk/m6rZ

[@joshikrupal]

Hello Doctors! Thank you soo much for putting in very concise and apt information for us IMGs❤ I also had a question- Can we give plab 1 at the time of internship, presenting final year pass result as proof? Because in setups like India we dont actually graduate till end of internship and the only option that remains is to take 1 year off to prepare for exams and visa.

[@RoadToUK]

Yes you can :)

[@DrSidd]

As usual its fantastic. Where can i see this year’s application timeline?

[@RoadToUK]

The recruitment website :)

[@maheshprasanth1489]

Hi. Thank you so much for the video. I have a doubt. Can we include research we did while we were in medical univeristy for imt application scoring ? and also posters/conference presentations ? Or does everything have to be after you graduate from medschool?

[@IreneN267]

Hello Ibrahim & Ibreez, Would it be more difficult to get into a group 1 subspecialty after a 3-year IM training in your home country? Or to ask this same question differently- would my home country's 3 year internal medicine training make things easier or more difficult if i desire to undertake group 1 subspecialties in the UK? (Taking into consideration that it may not comprehensively include geriatrics & critical care that is required for subspecialty training into group 1 subspecialties)? Would be grateful also if you expound on this in a new video

[@RoadToUK]

Depends on your competencies and what you've accomplished in that time. Please see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGGvZIqMosSqgKMsi=iYjeWtXik5xCkDkp

[@genesis6966]

Thank you very much… nice info..

[@RoadToUK]

You're welcome!

[@aim1307]

Thanks for the greatful info! Are you guys get paid while doing internal medicine training?

[@amiasyaska8447]

U get paid immediately after u finish your medical school So yes u get paid

[@aim1307]

@@amiasyaska8447 can you elaborate brother, what you mean after u finish med school?

[@amiasyaska8447]

When u finish medical school. U go 2 foundation year 1 and 2 which is the same as internship. Then u can go 2 internal medicine training U start earning from foundation year 1. Then your salary increases in foundation year 2 then it also increases in your internal medicine training. Yes u will be in training and that doesn't exactly mean u are only studying because your training will be based in hospitals. So u will be paid well I suppose.

[@RoadToUK]

Yes you get paid. Please see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4WYY6ZsfLOBe5o

[@amiasyaska8447]

Great information Thanks for the guidance

[@RoadToUK]

You're welcome

[@samirxshrestha4434]

Can you guys do videos on how to get into surgery? Or can u bring people doing surgery speciality there? It would be very helpful.

[@RoadToUK]

Please see: roadto.uk/vkSk & kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5-se3drirutnbs

[@anonymous-gi1bn]

My question: is it necessary to specialise further after internal medicine? Can we work as a hospitalist as an internal medicine specialist like in USA? Please reply

[@ikhlasibrahimsalimoamiri4177]

Thank you for the video, please correct me if i got it wrong, so if i finish 3 years of core training for IMT but dont want to continue with specialty training, will i have a cct for general practice or pcp ( family medicine ) ? You mentioned that one can take a break before specialty training, what can they do and what will their title be meanwhile ?

[@Marss004]

Hi. I have a question. I have done MRCEM Primary. And I plan on completing MRCEM before getting GMC Reg. I would like to know if there’s a pathway that would accept MRCEM instead of MRCP after I try getting into IMT or ACCS AM?

[@muhammadabdullah6338]

Hello doc !….internal medicine training in uk which is of three years after completing this training will they give me (CCT) certificate of completion of training OR first I will have to complete specialist training to be eligible for this CCT certificate…..??

[@woodpecant6992]

Thank you so much for making ishc detailed and helpful videos. I have a question. Is there any exam we need to give in order to get into internal medicine training in the UK? What is that exam called?

[@RoadToUK]

This has been discussed in the video

[@Ahmed-ef6ss]

Please make a video about UK citizenship. How can an IMG become a UK citizen? How long will it take, costs, Processes, etc

[@RoadToUK]

Sure!

[@siddhanthrangineni7838]

After I take OET/IELTS do I have to finish both PLAB 1 & 2 in two years, that is within the validity of IELTS/OET ? or Is the validity only for registering with GMC, and we can have more leeway with booking exam dates ?

[@RoadToUK]

PLAB 1 and GMC registration require valid IELTS/OET.

[@siddhanthrangineni7838]

@@RoadToUK thanks.

[@shanzidaroshni5887]

Assalamualaikum apu.. First of all thank you so much for making us believe in ourselves through the journey of road to uk. I'm very much anxious after seeing the recent events about getting a slot for plab 1. As i couldn't complete my OET yet,would u you please make an assumption about when GMC will announce the next slot for plab 1 for later half of the year.. I know its kind of impossible to assume such things..but if u give any idea / suggestion that will be a great help..

[@jamiulislam1328]

U just read my mind. I also wanted to know the same thing!

[@RoadToUK]

Walaikum assalaam. Unfortunately that is hard to say. Keep an eye on what GMC has to say and hope for the best.

[@jayantamajumder9916]

Hello sir..thanks for this video.i have a question. I passed mrcp part 1 and looking forward to complete mrcp.after passing mrcp do i need more experience to apply for non training job or mrcp alone will be enough to apply? Thank you.

[@busragozaydinoglu484]

one thing i dont get is: who are you interviewing with? i always thought doctors do interviews with some kind of basic hospital. but as i understand, we actually make interview in order to work in whole deanery, not a specific hospital right? and in those deanery do we try to prefer basic hospital or our rotations or something like that?

[@RoadToUK]

For training posts there is a panel you interview with that will assess you. Based on this assessment along with your application, you are awarded points. These points are then used to rank your score against those of others, and you then choose your preference of hospitals from a list. Your preference is then weighed against your score and the score of others to determine where you are selected.

[@busragozaydinoglu484]

@@RoadToUK thank you so much!

[@arzoosood915]

Have you guyz done MRCP? And when did you move to UK?

[@DipendraBrahma]

I've come across one of the foreign medical grauduate, a youtuber of india who did his mbbs from russia or ukraine , am nut sure. He did mrcp 1 right after mbbs without even an internship. He said that for mrcp 1 u just need to have a degree,. And for mrcp 2, 12 months of practice, and 18 months of practice for mrcp 3 after clearing mrcp 2. Is that correct? Now am planning for mrcp after my graduation instead of plab, as this will save my time. And also if i wont get a pg seat in india. I will continue to practice to meet the required month of practice for mrcp.

[@RoadToUK]

The official MRCP website clearly states that in order to appear in Part 1, you must have one year of experience post graduation. The rest of the exams don't have hard and fast stipulations, rather just suggested experience before attempting.

[@SBASAK25071996]

Hello Sir and ma'am, I wanted to ask whether it is possible to shift between run through and uncoupled training? For example, if one starts with OBGYN, is it possible to shift to IMT without loosing the level or years?

[@RoadToUK]

No. IMT will on cross over for ACCS or GP.

[@SBASAK25071996]

@@RoadToUK thank you so much

[@drrajambhore]

How safe and sensible is it to go to the MMed masters in medicine for 2yrs in buckingham is it IMT or CCT or ...plZ enlighten ...also how safe is it to approch the educational consultancies and agents who promise to get us into the GMC sponsorship programmes .. what would you recommend.?

[@rehansheikh46]

I'm talking specifically about London here. I've heard that as a Junior Doctor, you have to change hospitals every 6 months or so and it can be in different locations. So, for those junior doctors, who have a family, do they change rented houses every year based on the hospitals location or is it possible to stay at the same house throughout your training?

[@RoadToUK]

It is dependent on the program and deanery, and even if there is some amount of rotation, most doctors find a middle ground to live in as it is never from one end of the country to the other.

[@anandsunil7906]

What's the benefit of doing the IMT in England compared to wales or Scotland? Was your decision something which is personal? Or anything academic and career related?

[@RoadToUK]

It's your preference. All are run under an equally regulated education board.

[@alifahd1653]

Thanks for this. Do you know if i can do imt in the uk then for example do cardiology in the US? Obviously will do the usmles etc.

[@RoadToUK]

You'd have to undergo their IM residency first.

[@MrEmadsaeed]

does an IMG have to do a non training job for 1 year in order to get into IMT or is there any other alternate route to get into IMT? thank you for the all the information you guys share with us and help us keep up the good work

[@RoadToUK]

No. If you otherwise meet the criteria, you can apply directly.

[@muhammadkhalidkhan4441]

Very credible information..and not near to even being boring..one query : I am stuck to decide btw mrcs and mrcp only due to confusion that they say getting training in cardiology in Uk is almost impossible ..the day I come to know there is some chance of it, I will choose to do mrcp at the very day..so plss, no one better than you guys can guide me if there is chance of getting cardioogy training out there ..would be grateful 🙏

[@RoadToUK]

There is more than enough chance. You will be judged on your application and interview and nothing more. Our hospital has mainly IMG cardiology consultants.

[@sanchitbhargava1]

please talk about brexit effect on training post for fmgs. will core surgical training get easier or difficult and how much, after brexit?

[@RoadToUK]

Brexit has no bearing on our training. The UK has already taken away restrictions related to citizenship.

[@sanchitbhargava1]

@@RoadToUK i am sorry i should have been more clearer. i was asking how easier will it get to get into cst since fmg will be on par with non British eu people. or will it still continue to remain difficult to get into surgery like it is now.

[@orcunozdemir7565]

Another very useful video, thanks. Can you please tell me, after completing FY2 do we have to sit for MRCP exams to be able to enter any core training programs or some of them, if so which ones ? For instance, I want to do internal medicine core training like you or pediatrics. Can you please explain, thanks in advance.

[@RoadToUK]

Please see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5-se3drirutnbs

[@iqbalmalik8309]

Can we work as a internal medicine doctor after completing three years of internal medicine training?

[@woodpecant6992]

Hi there!! I'm also interested in internal medicine training in the UK. I have a question, after internal medicine training can we take a few months break (3-4months) before joining our desired speciality/fellowship (like cardiology, hematology, neurology) or is it that only British citizens can take a break of a few months after internal medicine training?

[@RoadToUK]

Yes you can, but that break would have to be in some form of employment if you want to stay in the UK. The only way around that would be if you have indefinite leave to remain (ILR). You can obtain that after 5 years in the UK.

[@samuel.tatchim]

hello, i am in IMT in switzerland and after that i will wish to do gastro in the uk can you enligten me on how to do that?

[@MSM1612]

Thank you for this useful information, I have a question if you may answer , is there any age limit to apply for core medical training?

[@RoadToUK]

No there is not

[@MSM1612]

@@RoadToUK thank you for your swift reply

[@ali1231237]

Thanks for your information I have a question If i apply for FY2 non training job , do i need again CREST or not?

[@RoadToUK]

No, non training jobs don't require CREST.

[@johnabraham8043]

In IMT,is mrcp done???And If anyone complete his IMT and decides to back his own country,what qualification he achieves in certificate??

[@RoadToUK]

Yes ideally MRCP should be completed during IMT. IMT on its own gives no certificate.

[@sumankashif4291]

I graduated in the year 2018, did my housejob in 2019, passed my fcps exam part 1 in 2020 and started training. I took 9 months training and due to some reasons i left it. Right now i am not working in any hospital. Can i work in UK? Do they ask about what did u do in that time? Is that a problem that i have gap from work?

[@RoadToUK]

Please see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqe0i4uMp9Kdj9E

[@bmont9]

Does passing mrcp1 help in securing NONtraining job right after gmc registration? Or does it only count pr Training jobs?

[@RoadToUK]

You can check the job description to see if it is essential or desirable.

[@jemienah1338]

Hello Doctors, how can I work on my portfolio to improve my ranking

[@janisstaford4114]

After 1 year internship can one apply fot core training or one more year experience is needed

[@rubeloldton3164]

Thank u vaiya & apu.

[@RoadToUK]

You're very welcome 🙂

[@Dark8982]

Thank you for the awesome video what degree/certificate I will get after finishing my IMT/CMT training ?

[@RoadToUK]

You're welcome! You won't get any sort of degree or certificate, but successful completion would allow you to then apply for specialty training in the UK.

[@mirrorimage3606]

@@RoadToUK so if I complete IMT I’m not an internal medicine specialist?

[@RoadToUK]

@@mirrorimage3606 no. There is no Internal Medicine Specialist in the UK. You have to join further higher specialty training in any specific medical specialty in which you can get dual accreditation on general medicine and that specialty as well. The closest to general medicine is acute medicine which is also 4 years after completing 3 years of IMT.

[@mirrorimage3606]

@@RoadToUK Thank you for your response. I completely had the wrong idea and thought I could finish IMT and be done with training and be a specialist. What happens if I just don’t choose to pursue further specialty training? What would the disadvantages of that be? What would my ‘rank’ be, (What would I be considered overseas?) Is there anything I can do instead of further specialty training? Is there any medical specialty that would take less than four years? Sorry for all the questions, if there is anything you know about this particular situation I’d be grateful if you could let me know

[@mustafayasiranwar635]

What if after doing imt someone wants to come back to india....u work as an mbbs or u get md degree in india?

[@RoadToUK]

You'd need to see what your local medical regulatory board would accept and allow you to work as.

[@deemasful]

Hello guys. I am applying for IMT round 1 and have been kept in shortlist reserve at the moment as i score poorly. Is there any chance i can get an interview invite or should i just start focusing on round 2. I am very disappointed with myself. Please help. Thank you

[@RoadToUK]

Hard to say to be honest! Just hope for the best but plan for the worst!

[@nanat9178]

Can you directly apply for speciality training if you have worked in non training job and get competencies signed for core training ?

[@RoadToUK]

Yes, if you meet all the criteria.

[@jen_81]

Also, at what level (like FY2 etc) did you guys work at for an year before getting CREST signed? Thanks in advance!

[@RoadToUK]

We worked as trust grade (non training) CT1 doctors.

[@raynano3333]

Hi guys . Will i be able to finish internal medicine stage 1 training within 2 years and continue as an st3 in my preferred speciality?

[@RoadToUK]

As mentioned in the video, it depends on the specialty.

[@sounaksinha7315]

Do you think their will be enough opportunities for IMG after 3-4 yrs in UK ?

[@RoadToUK]

No one can say.

[@aims2137]

thank you so much for this video ! I have one question , I have completed MRCGP South-Asia as well as MCPS in the subject of Family medicine . I am 50 now practicing in Pakistan and I want to peruse my career in the UK Does Ageism exist in that setup in terms of getting a training ?

[@RoadToUK]

Not at all. Age isn't a barrier.

[@manopriya5826]

Hi mam...I am in the idea of taking PLAB exams...I finished my residency in India...I need one info mam..I only have a single mom...I would like to take her with me after PLAB 2...kindly suggest how should i proceed..Elderly dependent visa possible?Is it possible to take her with within a year after plab 2?

[@RoadToUK]

Please see: www.gov.uk/government/publications/parents-grandparents-and-other-dependants-set08/parents-grandparents-and-other-dependants-set08

[@sanghamitrachaudhuri1470]

Hello, could you please tell me about Internal Medicine stage 1 training for Group 1 specialities vs Group 2 specialities? the JRCPTB website shows that Group 2 specialities require only 2 years of IM stage 1 training whereas Group 1 specialities require 3 years. It would be wonderful if you could tell me how one applies for the 2 years IM stage 1 training vs the 3 years? thank you :)

[@RoadToUK]

It is the same process. You just choose when to end the training.

[@EzzeldinBarakat]

Should I just fill in the application or there is a portal to fill a portfolio?

[@RoadToUK]

You apply via ORIEL.

[@neeharikaboreddy5704]

Don't constantly interrupt Ibreez the cutie!! (Jk) much love to you guys for doing these videos!

[@RoadToUK]

:)

[@MrCobra2627]

What about ST3/ST4 Would both partners choosing a competitive specialty like cardiology, gastro etc be possible? Or would one of em need to choose a less competitive one like AIM so they could end up in the same place.

[@RoadToUK]

The rules are still the same. Choose the same hospitals or hospitals nearby each other when you choose your preferences. If there are less seats in an area for one specialty versus another, the person applying for the least competitive of the two would be more assured a spot versus the one applying for the more competitive one.

[@mohammadfahad1399]

Can a person return to their home country after training in UK! (In specialist post in India)

[@RoadToUK]

If you wish to.

[@bmont9]

In applying for IMT, does obtaining MD OUTSIDE UK also count for points?

[@RoadToUK]

Yes.

[@peacehumility9126]

Does passing mrcp part one increase the chance of getting first choice ?

[@RoadToUK]

No, MRCP is not taken into consideration with your rank.

[@daniyalkhan3091]

How can one have FRCP? The fastest way or different ways to become a fellow of Royal college of physicians?

[@RoadToUK]

www.rcplondon.ac.uk/fellowship All the related information is there. It's an accolade, not an exam based title like MRCP is. I think the fastest way will be to get nominated by a fellow.

[@icythi3f]

Hi guys.. Do age matter in applying for IMT? What if I am at my 40s already? Does it matter for you to qualify for specialty training?

[@RoadToUK]

It does not matter at all at any time.

[@icythi3f]

Thank you for answering guys..

[@harishkanna7887]

Thank you guys for the info 😀 I am currently pursuing MD General Medicine in India...I wanna move to UK after my postgraduate completion by undertaking plab/ukmla exams and getting gmc registration...Can i skip imt by getting alternate core competency form getting signed and pursue the specialty training or is mrcp necessary to get my alternate core competency form to get signed...Thanks in advance guys☺️

[@RoadToUK]

Please see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKWyeJyPn7mqoJI

[@mirayasminelaifa3259]

So in uk all doctors ( consulatant) work at hospital ? There is no liberal doctors ( i mean a doctor who works in his own medical office) ?

[@nahidpaces9632]

Yes, that is true. No doctor has his own medical.chamber/office except very senior surgeons and Royal College Fellows

[@RoadToUK]

No. You can work in private practice, either with your own clinic or for a private hospital/clinic.

[@ahmedjarin8960]

Assalamu Alaikum. I am a regular student but I got supple in my 1st and 2nd professional examination. Now I am a 4th year student. Does it affect my future degrees or plab, amc or other licensing examination??

[@RoadToUK]

Walaikum assalaam. We can only speak for UK exams, where it will not be an issue.

[@ahmedjarin8960]

Thank you ☺

[@jen_81]

Hello Dr, is it necessary to pursue a specialization after IMT? Or can one keep working as a Medical registrar?

[@RoadToUK]

You can keep working as a non training registrar

[@jen_81]

@@RoadToUK thanks Dr!

[@MarGkEnvi]

Does someone have a chance to get into IMT training after doing one year in psychiatry?

[@RoadToUK]

Yes.

[@mimakon8843]

During post graduation training can i do the MRCS??

[@RoadToUK]

Yes.

[@newdirection3040]

Now am studying in RILA Medicine institute Plymouth university (Dermatology )blended learning , on line topics with expert tutors with workshops each month in Dubai ، ((is this certificate after finishing accredited and recognized in the uk for working ??🧐))

[@RoadToUK]

Working as what?

[@sivasangaran885]

After fy 2, do we need to clear mrcp 1 to get into imt?

[@RoadToUK]

MRCP is not necessary to get into IMT.

[@iynesjosegino970]

Do we have to pay tuition fee to do residency the UK ?

[@RoadToUK]

No.

[@drsunilchaudhari7298]

I think we get certification from jrcptb certification after completion of imt training

[@RoadToUK]

No.

[@vaibhavreddy4556]

While applying for a non training job what are the criterias we have to take into consideration to get our CREST forms signed by a consultant in the hospital we work in if we want to enter a training pathway?

[@RoadToUK]

Please see: roadto.uk/7hDh

[@vaibhavreddy4556]

@@RoadToUK Thank you

[@integralmedicine4751]

Assalau alaikum. BhaiYa.,.. how are you. Please convey my regards to her . I came in UK for month. Any clinical attachment for this period. I have been continuing practicing medicine and cardio in king abdullah hospital KSA for 25 years. With best regards. Dr.Mohammad Chittagong BD

[@RoadToUK]

Walaikum assalaam. Please see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ6Upmyiar-Bi9E

[@yagnanarayan]

Will I get any certificate after 3 years of internal medicine training?

[@RoadToUK]

No.

[@gerdin2]

What are your typical working hours per week?

[@RoadToUK]

Please see: roadto.uk/Xhjw

[@gerdin2]

@@RoadToUK Thank you, but in my experience the "official" hours differs quite alot from the working hours in reality : )

[@RoadToUK]

So you work as a doctor in the NHS?

[@gerdin2]

@@RoadToUK No im newly graduated : ) trying to decide the best suitable country for me to specialize in Internal medicine, Trying to get some honest oponions from people who have done internal medicine in the UK since the work load can differ alot between specialties. Thank you

[@hoodoo457]

Is Core training 2 or 3 years?

[@RoadToUK]

It can be either 2 or 3 years.

[@tahminarashid4227]

Is there any chance? i can take my parents after few years?

[@RoadToUK]

Parents currently are restricted to visit visas. After you obtain British citizenship, you may be able to lobby to bring them, but it is not a guarantee.

[@nizamtajpuriwala8856]

Is MSRA required for IMT

[@RoadToUK]

No.

[@kingofverses]

♥️

[@RoadToUK]

:)

[@johnpeters8236]

Ibreez, all great work, you accent is awesome, prefer you do it on your own.

[@RoadToUK]

Sorry we are a team :)

[@khadizatania913]

Is England safe for single female doctors?

[@anchalyadav229]

Yep!

[@anchalyadav229]

Ppl are so respectful n open-minded

[@RoadToUK]

Please see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZnGdZaLbbN2Y80

[@riazulislam9840]

Assalamualaikum

[@RoadToUK]

Walaikum assalam

[@mayankrajmishra7311]

2:53

[@mansibharti4250]

Is There Racism In Uk on brown people I saw a video of bring racist in uk Is it more there

[@RoadToUK]

Please see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYTMnIuVpsiHkLs

[@ayeeshafathima4811]

Worst video only talking about same place

[@RoadToUK]

Thanks for watching ☺️