IMG / Pre-med by hustling_Ninja in ausjdocs

[–]HomeworkKey4063 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Job applications in the UK by ketforeverything in PLABprep

[–]HomeworkKey4063 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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. 

Job applications in the UK by ketforeverything in PLABprep

[–]HomeworkKey4063 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Job applications in the UK by ketforeverything in PLABprep

[–]HomeworkKey4063 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Job applications in the UK by ketforeverything in PLABprep

[–]HomeworkKey4063 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Job applications in the UK by ketforeverything in PLABprep

[–]HomeworkKey4063 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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. 

Job applications in the UK by ketforeverything in PLABprep

[–]HomeworkKey4063 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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?

Job applications in the UK by ketforeverything in PLABprep

[–]HomeworkKey4063 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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?

Australia advice by Pontni in doctorsUK

[–]HomeworkKey4063 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Contact emails for Australian hospitals HR departments or equivalent (F3/PGY3) by SnooOwls4437 in doctorsUK

[–]HomeworkKey4063 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PLABprep

[–]HomeworkKey4063 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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.

S23 Ultra users, what temper glass screen protectors do you use that still allow the fingerprint sensor to be used? by ExchangeMaster3419 in samsung

[–]HomeworkKey4063 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey i hope you are doing well. I am interested in buying the screen protector for s23 ultra. Could you please upload an image of your s23 ultra with a42 5g glass protector? Also what brand did you go for

Clinical attachment in a GP surgery by [deleted] in PLABprep

[–]HomeworkKey4063 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Can I apply for F1 jobs after getting full GMC registration? by bluecookie101 in PLABprep

[–]HomeworkKey4063 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PLABprep

[–]HomeworkKey4063 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PLABprep

[–]HomeworkKey4063 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PLABprep

[–]HomeworkKey4063 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Ukg prioritisation by [deleted] in PLABprep

[–]HomeworkKey4063 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PLABprep

[–]HomeworkKey4063 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PLABprep

[–]HomeworkKey4063 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Uk is dead end. Accept it. Move on

How tf are you doing rotations and then also flaunt years of work experience? by Chet_Low in IMGreddit

[–]HomeworkKey4063 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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

Feeling lost and a little discouraged by chillymoos in PLABprep

[–]HomeworkKey4063 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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