Supporting International Medical Graduates (IMGs)

By the end of this programme, delegates can:

• Recognise how Clinical Supervision and support for IMGs starting work in the NHS is essential for their well-being, and sense of inclusion career and to ensure safe patient care
• Describe the information, resources and support that IMGs can expect from their employing Trust
• Consider the range of challenges that could arise for a doctor moving into a new linguistic, cultural, and professional environment
• Reflect on personal and professional learning needs and identify ways to meet these
• Locate supplementary learning resources

• What do I need to know as a Clinical Supervisor of an International Medical Graduate.
• Assessment of prior capabilities, an introduction to differential attainment  explains the gap in attainment levels between different groups of doctors, contributing factors and mitigating measures.
• Assessment of communication skills and patient expectations such as communication options, treatment options, consent and decision-making.
• An introduction to the NHS, its purpose, complex structure and organisation and how care is delivered and funded.
• How to work in teams, how NHS teams are formed, individual roles, common issues that may arise in multi-professional team working.

• Understanding cultural identity including the unique communication and linguistics native to the UK.

• Learning needs assessment to meet F2 standards and junior doctor-level capability.
• Placement planning meeting.
• Personal development plan for first 3 months.
• Use of an e-portfolio.
• What GMC does / appraisals / revalidation entail? We look at the General Medical Council (GMC) responsibilities and how trainees’ own duties tie in.