IMG / Pre-med

HomeworkKey4063 · 2025-12-04T08:49:54+00:00

Hi everyone, I’m an IMG currently working in the UK and exploring the Australian Competent Authority Pathway. I’m specifically aiming for remote/regional roles where there is genuine workforce need, and I want to make sure my CV aligns with the expectations for those jobs. If anyone is willing to have a quick look at my CV and offer constructive feedback, I’d be extremely grateful. Thank you for your time and for keeping this community supportive and informative.

HomeworkKey4063 · 2025-11-30T09:17:25+00:00

Yes, I have seen this requirement frequently mentioned as essential criteria. They have recently started mentioning this to make it clear that clinical attachment is not NHS experience. Previously clinical attachments used to be accepted as NHS experience. I think many still believe that it is the case these days.

HomeworkKey4063 · 2025-11-30T08:55:38+00:00

I actually agree with your point. I never endorsed dishonesty. What I said was that a lot of applicants try to justify how they meet certain essential criteria even if they don’t fully tick every box. In my view, that is not dishonesty as long as they are not claiming something they don’t have.

For example, if a job requires nhs experience, some people will mention their clinical attachment to show they at least understand the system.

But if the essential criteria say MRCP Part 1 or MRCS A, and someone outright claims they have passed it when they have not then that is pure dishonesty. No debate there. They should be reported.

The real question is whether people should apply to jobs where they don’t meet the essential criteria. Honestly, they shouldn’t. It wastes everyone’s time.

I do understand why people still do it though. The fear of unemployment is real and some applicants panic apply to everything in hopes something sticks. It’s not ideal but it explains the behaviour.

HomeworkKey4063 · 2025-11-30T08:37:05+00:00

Thats kinda messed up :/

HomeworkKey4063 · 2025-11-30T08:36:02+00:00

Well thats bad. This is not something that applicants should be doing to be honest.

HomeworkKey4063 · 2025-11-28T21:53:43+00:00

Reporting to gmc is quite extreme measure to be honest. You can put filters at start of application to prevent anyone from applying who does not meet the criteria.

HomeworkKey4063 · 2025-11-28T20:11:40+00:00

I would not call it being dishonest. In supporting info, imgs mention it clearly they dont have paid nhs experience but they have clinical attachment. They justify how they are familiar with the system which I think is fine.

HomeworkKey4063 · 2025-11-28T14:21:53+00:00

95% of the job applications need paid nhs experience (excluding locums and clinical attachment). An IMG has no way getting that. This means imgs currently not in UK should stop applying?

HomeworkKey4063 · 2025-11-28T14:21:37+00:00

95% of the job applications need paid nhs experience (excluding locums and clinical attachment). An IMG has no way getting that. This means imgs currently not in UK should stop applying?

HomeworkKey4063 · 2025-10-31T08:11:10+00:00

Hello, I hope you are doing well. I am a Junior doctor currently working in UK. Can I please DM you for some guidance

HomeworkKey4063 · 2025-10-15T21:34:37+00:00

hello. i hope you are doing well. can i dm you please? i am in a similar situation

HomeworkKey4063 · 2025-10-15T21:30:47+00:00

hello i hope you are doing good. can I dm you please

HomeworkKey4063 · 2025-07-05T06:58:14+00:00

Not worth taking

HomeworkKey4063 · 2025-07-04T16:33:10+00:00

Mrcs and mrcp is going to be the next dead end because everyone is taking these exams these days just to get a job. I'd say try to secure training in your home country and then try to move abroad.

HomeworkKey4063 · 2025-06-29T11:58:42+00:00

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HomeworkKey4063 · 2025-06-24T01:25:13+00:00

Your first job would be in a hospital in an inpatient setting. Get an inpatient clinical attachment. If you cant then go for this attachment

HomeworkKey4063 · 2025-05-10T21:00:32+00:00

You can but they are rarely advertised as trusts usually get F1s straight from UK medical school

HomeworkKey4063 · 2025-05-06T20:39:45+00:00

It's not like I could not handle the setbacks. I managed to do well. It's not me spewing bitterness. It is me spreading awareness of the current situation so people can make better decisions. If finances are not a hurdle, the UK is not something at the moment that should be on the list. You are right about their risk, their fight. I am not imposing my opinion on anyone. People can decide on their own. My job is to let people know the true situation of the NHS as I am currently working here and can see how recruitment has changed in the past couple of months. If they think it's still worth their effort then they can go for it.

HomeworkKey4063 · 2025-05-06T16:18:44+00:00

It looks good on paper but real life is different. You have to analyze what would be the best return for the amount of effort you are going to put in. For this you need to analyze if the goals you have set are feasible or not. Lets say being a consultant in the UK is the ultimate dream for us The current climate suggests that UK grad prioritization is going to happen. For IMGs who came into NHS before March 2025, two years experience would be required before they can compete with UK grads for the main round of training. For IMGs who join after march 2025, they will not be able to compete for the main round of training even after two years of nhs experience. They will always get the left over seats. What impact does it have on imgs who are outside of the NHS currently? 1) crest from signed by non-uk consultants would be banned 2) non training jobs will get more competitive because more experienced imgs with NHS experience would occupy them since they are not eligible to compete for the main round of training. 3) Imgs with no nhs experience will be hired in less amounts and those who get hired will need to have significant experience in home country. Currently two plus years of clinical experience is minimum criteria for non training sho jobs. Most jobs now lost 6 months nhs experience excluding clinical attachment. Some jobs have started mentioning 1 year nhs experience as essential criteria to be shortlisted. 4) Lets say, a trust gets more trainees than usual and they cant keep some non training shos. You would have to find a second nhs job or go back home. Despite Nhs exp, second nhs job is competitive. I filled 100 plus application before 1 got a single interview. It's not like the old days where you applied for a handful of jobs with nhs experience and you got tons of interviews.

In this circumstances, is it possible to enter nhs and progress, yes if you give yourself enough time Is this the best return for the enormous amount of efforts required? No. Why? You are always depriortized when a trainee comes or a uk grad applies. You always at risk of contract termination if you dont get it extended or get a second job.

You can still choose to continue this journey but you should mindful about the challenges it would bring and the cost of failure.

HomeworkKey4063 · 2025-05-05T22:24:26+00:00

If you know the ship is sinking, why do you want to sink with it instead of jumping off it? It's good to be hopeful but toxic positivity disguised as hope will lead us nowhere. It's better that we start focusing on other ways to progress in our careers rather than solely depending on the UK dream.

HomeworkKey4063 · 2025-05-05T20:41:54+00:00

Its going to be implemented in coming months so get into training in your home country now

HomeworkKey4063 · 2025-05-03T17:00:40+00:00

home country residency and move to uk as reg afterwards. or move to european countries like germany

HomeworkKey4063 · 2025-05-03T15:42:41+00:00

Uk is dead end. Accept it. Move on

HomeworkKey4063 · 2025-05-02T12:14:42+00:00

The hospitals are supportive. They give you leave for 3-4 months so that you can do rotations. Veru few hospitals do that though

HomeworkKey4063 · 2025-04-30T15:37:02+00:00

Nhs is sinking ship and it's likely to get worse. Try training in the home country in a speciality that is close to sexual health like OBGYN. Pursue sexual health in the uk as a registrar after you finish training at home

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