Courses and Events for International Medical Graduates
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Events
Welcome to UK Practice
Adapting to UK practice can be difficult for any doctor, regardless of where you're from or how experienced you are.
Organised by the NHS England Yorkshire and Humber Postgraduate Deanery (NHSE YH), and delivered by colleagues from the General Medical Council (GMC), Welcome to UK Practice will provide you with support and information to help you transition smoothly into UK practice, with a focus on patient care, ethical scenarios and the differences in culture that people need to adjust to.
Even if you have many years of NHS experience under your belt, you may benefit from this session as a refresher.
The workshop runs twice per year on Microsoft Teams. Please use the links below to visit the registration site for an upcoming session and book your place:
Thriving in UK Practice
Organised by the NHS England Yorkshire and Humber Postgraduate Deanery, and delivered by colleagues from the General Medical Council (GMC), Thriving in UK Practice provides an opportunity for all internationally qualified postgraduate doctors in training to discuss your experiences and connect with colleagues. We especially recommend this workshop to those who have commenced training in the last 12 months.
Topics covered at this workshop include:
- An overview of the GMC and its role
- Case studies covering several challenging ethical scenarios and how to handle them in your day-to-day role
- The GMC guidance available and how it can support you
- Resources to support your career progression
The workshop runs twice per year on Microsoft Teams. Please use the links below to visit the registration site for each session and book your place:
Virtual Networking Session Recordings
Between 2023 and 2025, the SuppoRTT for International Medical Graduates (IMG) Future Leader Fellows ran Virtual Networking Sessions for Postgraduate Medical and Dental IMGs within Yorkshire and Humber.
Featuring guest speakers, these sessions provided an opportunity to learn about the experiences of and receive advice from internationally qualified consultants and colleagues.
You can view recordings of these past Virtual Networking Sessions below.
| Recording | Topic |
|---|---|
| January 2023 | Welcome to the UK, training and top tips for starting in the NHS |
| March 2023 | General Medical Council, appraisals and portfolios |
| April 2023 | Responding to microaggressions and reaching out for support |
| June 2023 | A GP Associate Dean, an IMG Postgraduate Doctor in Training (PGDiT) and an incoming leadership fellow share their journeys |
| July 2023 | Financial top tips, preventing burnout and welcoming new IMGs |
| February 2024 | Overcoming Financial Challenges |
| March 2024 | Leadership Opportunities for IMGs |
| March 2024 | Professional Networking, Integration, and Mentorship |
| April 2024 | Understanding and Navigating Cultural and Ethical Challenges in Clinical Practice |
| June 2024 | Understanding the NHS System |
| December 2024 | Financial Planning and Budgeting for IMGs |
| January 2025 |
Cultural Adaptation and Communication Skills |
Courses
The following courses are organised specifically for International Medical Graduates.
Support for IMGs: Understanding Cultural Communication Differences Between Colleagues
Duration: One day from 9.30am - 3.00pm | Format: Virtual via Zoom | Delivered by: Point Taken Training | Frequency: Twice per year
Moving to a new country brings challenges, and adapting to workplace culture is key to success. Through discussions and exercises, this workshop will support IMGs in developing skills in active listening, assertiveness, teamwork, and handling workplace dynamics.
For further information see the below introduction from the course facilitator.
Support for IMGs: Communicating Effectively with Culturally Diverse Patients
Duration: One day from 9.30am - 3.00pm | Format: Virtual via Zoom | Delivered by: Point Taken Training | Frequency: Twice per year
This interactive workshop is designed for IMGs to navigate the challenges of a medical career in the UK. Gain insights into British culture, build strong patient relationships, and master time-pressured consultations with confidence. Learn practical tips and techniques to thrive from day one!
Support for IMGs: Tools and Techniques to Thrive in the NHS
Duration: One day from 9.30am - 4.30pm | Format: Virtual via Zoom | Delivered by: Dr Sanju Shubhu | Frequency: Twice per year
Delivered by a Consultant International Medical Graduate, this course will provide IMGs with the tools to address issues that may affect you personally and professionally
We will discuss team and workplace integration, confidence and anxiety of working in an unfamiliar environment, awareness of own communication needs, learning about differential attainment and how to access support. There will also be discussions on self-care, resilience and thriving in the workplace.
Supported Return to Training Courses
Yorkshire and Humber offer a suite of courses as part of the Supported Return to Training Programme (SuppoRTT), some of which are also useful for IMGs in supporting your integration into the NHS workforce and UK Healthcare System. You can attend any of these courses within the first six months of working within the NHS and can see the full list of available courses on the SuppoRTT course webpage.
Booking a course
All courses can be booked via the Learner Support and Faculty Development (LSFD) Maxcourse booking site. To be able to book a course on Maxcourse, you will need to create an account.
Before booking any courses, please check that the Profession and Personal Details sections of your account details have been completed. For help updating your account details, please see LSFD Maxcourse help.
Once you have created your account, you will be able to find the upcoming sessions for your chosen course/s by searching the below course title/s in the Maxcourse search bar.
Please note: if you wish to attend any of these courses and they will conflict with your rota, you must apply for study leave well in advance of the course.
If you experience any issues using Maxcourse and require support, please see LSFD Maxcourse help.