International Medical Graduates
The Severn Deanery IMG pages host a directory of information and links on the following topics:
- Working in the NHS and in primary care
- Getting a job, applying for GMC registration, and visa information (see link below to BNSSG training hub page on visa support)
- Supporting You: Professional and personal support, and considering your health whilst working in the NHS.
- Your IMG Network: contact details for getting in touch with the IMG Support Network.
- Life in the UK: registering with a GP, finding accommodation, bank accounts, driving, and your rights.
- Other links including Road to UK, Omar’s Guidelines, and more.
- The Trainee Handbook (link below) has been compiled by IMGs in a number of different specialty training programmes and contains a large amount of helpful information specific to living and working in South West England.
Other Links:
The British Medical Association (BMA) International Doctors pages contain information on joining the BMA (this is free in your first year in the UK as an international doctor), their services, training and getting a job, and life and work in the UK.