UK Path to Success - International Medical Graduates

[@GPONTHEMOVE]

Tip 1 - Trailblazer. Tip 2 - Guidelines. Tip 3 - Life First, Work Second. Enjoy!

[@HemZi123]

where did you learn the guidelines? the nice website has them but goodness it's very messy, is there anywhere to get a summarised version? or a place to learn easier? thanks

[@GPONTHEMOVE]

@@HemZi123 There are a few ways to learn guidelines. Personally, my audiobook actually helped ME loads :) but another great way is to attend an update course in the specialty you are interested in. GP Update courses are amazing and I attend one every year now.

[@emilyjamela2683]

Totally loved it. Very useful advice!!!!

[@GPONTHEMOVE]

That makes me really happy. Thanks! :)

[@mrcsquestionsandanswers2673]

Thanks for this video. So helpful. Please do you know where i can find information regarding how a GP can get to work in a more specific area. For example, do GPs with special interests get to work in a specific hospital posts (e.g dermatology, a+e, psych) or do they still have to work in a practice

[@GPONTHEMOVE]

I knew a lot of GPs that were primarily doing University teaching and I remember them telling me that they needed to do at least 1 sessions of GP a week. Although the University work was non clinical, so maybe if you are doing non GP CLINICAL work, that might actually count. Hope that makes sense and good luck!

[@mrcsquestionsandanswers2673]

@@GPONTHEMOVE thanks a lot. That's quite helpful.

[@GPONTHEMOVE]

@@mrcsquestionsandanswers2673 :)

[@FavJam]

That was very helpful and i love the fact that you cut the bs and go straight to the point I’m a 5th year student studying in Poland 😇 Would you say the UK is good destination for doctors generally? Compared to eg. Germany, scandanavian countries?

[@GPONTHEMOVE]

Generally yes. There are a lot of good things about working in the UK and one of the best things is the training you get - it's really really great. Money wise - it's medium, the UK is quite expensive and an average doctor's salary is average. So my Polish friends might be making "less" than me on paper, but are living lives at a higher standard because of paying less taxes, a lower cost of living, and often being able to do private work. Never worked in Germany nor Scandinavian countries - but heard a pint of beer in Sweden can cost £6 so no thank you! :)

[@FavJam]

@@GPONTHEMOVE is it true that there’s no examination anymore for European graduates? So it’s easier to get into UK. Can you maybe make a video about the process of applying there for an internship/ residency? Thanks a bunch ❤️ you rock

[@GPONTHEMOVE]

@@FavJam That sounds like a great video idea! I will add it to my list.

[@lushouslush]

Thnx for the video . How can i subscribe to the gp on the go resource? or guidelines?

[@GPONTHEMOVE]

It’s right here! :) awesound.com/a/gp-on-the-move

[@lenisonik323]

I'm in my first year if Medschool in Georgia (country) and more I research surgical residencies abroad the more pessimistic I get, everyone describes it as impossible idk what to do

[@GPONTHEMOVE]

Nothing is impossible man - Per Aspera Ad Astra! Pace yourself, don’t give up and I’m telling you will get whatever you want.

[@CEOpaschal]

Wonderful Video.. Pls I would like to ask some questions; 1. Is it possible for an Int'l medic graduate to do both PLAB 1&2 exams in UK and Foundation year programs (Fy1 & 2) while using a post-study work visa? 2. Can a medical graduate complete this process and get certified within d durability of the 2yrs post-study work visa? 3. If question two isn't feasible, what does one have to enroll in or do in order to be cleared of the GMC to be certified as a medical licensed doctor?

[@GPONTHEMOVE]

Hi, I realize this was probably a while ago. Did you find out the answers in the end?

[@mansirajput2122]

Hello could you make a video for neurosurgery in uk for img.

[@GPONTHEMOVE]

Yikes! I know nothing about neurosurgery but I think the principles here will pretty much be the same :)

[@119uzzy]

What exactly is a tick box reference and will a consultant usually give one after only 2 weeks of unpaid work? Also once you had gained this tick box reference the locum agency found you a job straight away?

[@GPONTHEMOVE]

So the agency I worked with had a 1 page reference template that basically had 10 questions with ratings between 1-5 - things like communication, time management. So I gave it to the consultant who filled it in within 2 minutes in front of me and he then gave it back to me. I got my first paid locum night shift on that same day/night.

[@119uzzy]

@@GPONTHEMOVE Thanks for the reply! Which locum agency was it if you don't mind me asking? I've recently graduated from Europe aswell and am looking to work in the UK but have no UK experience as of yet.

[@GPONTHEMOVE]

@@119uzzy I used ID Medical and MEDACS as well. Sign up to at least 3 and get a sense of who is best for you.

[@medicalstudent3127]

Hi, How can i access those guidelines online ?

[@GPONTHEMOVE]

Right here! :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYW4aYN4ablpnbM

[@johnabraham4651]

Hey GP ON THE MOVE, awesome video! I've just graduated from EU medical school in Latvia last month. I'm in the same boat as you were and need to acquire clinical experience in the NHS before acquiring any locum/trust grade jobs. I was wondering can you tell me what this tick box reference you asked your consultant to sign looked like? Thanks

[@GPONTHEMOVE]

Sounds exciting! The 1 page checklist was given to me by one of the locum agencies I signed up with. I think it was like 12 questions e.g. Is this a safe doctor? Does this doctor have good clinical skills? Rate from 1-5. I don't think anyone was looking at the actual ratings though :)

[@naveen9xn]

Hi sir, do you know anything about psychiatry for IMG

[@GPONTHEMOVE]

What do you want to know? :)

[@johnfox8912]

how often do you tell your patients GO HOME AND TAKE PARACETAMOL?

[@GPONTHEMOVE]

Love this. In the UK we always give patients options, so I suppose going home and taking paracetamol is certainly one of those options :) But nowadays, patients know our GP tricks and will start with saying "I've already tried some paracetamol and it's not helping..."