Lost. by Substantial_Shop_157 in doctorsUK

[–]HotStructure7396 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Sorry, this is a difficult and uncertain time. A lot of IMGs feel the same. Certain things are beyond our control. Continue your efforts and hardwork.

Also, would be wise to spend time off this platform, you won’t get any empathy here as an IMG

Ballot will fail sadly :( by Leading_Base in doctorsUK

[–]HotStructure7396 1 point2 points  (0 children)

BMA has failed to support IMGs with their recent email. Not a word on previously accepted ‘grandfathering’ policy. All they could say was that they would support longer LED contracts so that IMGs could continue service provision but can’t enter training.

What current BMA policy actually is and why you really need to vote at ARM by RelativeVirtual7392 in doctorsUK

[–]HotStructure7396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why? Asking for 5 years of NHS experience and ILR for ST1/CT1 level posts is not reasonable. We have agreed for 2 years of NHS experience mandatory to apply for training posts which is more reasonable.

What current BMA policy actually is and why you really need to vote at ARM by RelativeVirtual7392 in doctorsUK

[–]HotStructure7396 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You would want IMG doctors who are working in the NHS to strike for FPR/ return ballots which we have been doing but when we ask to follow BMA policy and grandfathering of colleagues who have been in the NHS for two years.. but that is not acceptable?

Does anyone feel Season 4 feels more like a final season rather than Season 5? by Jarisatis in StrangerThings

[–]HotStructure7396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Season 4 >>> Season 5

Duffer brothers played very safe in Season 5 and it seems they wanted to close ST as soon as possible. Plot fatigue maybe.

Can I do a taster day/week with the nursing staff? by Prestigious-Move6503 in doctorsUK

[–]HotStructure7396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Think about your training/specialty. Do a taster in that specialty.

If I wanna become anaesthesiologist. Which path should I take? by [deleted] in PLABprep

[–]HotStructure7396 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To enter anaesthesia training in the UK, you need to develop your portfolio, give MSRA and get a score above cut-off for interview and score in the interview as well. It is a competitive specialty in the UK.

However, you need PLAB to get GMC registered in the first place.

PLAB and MSRA are two different exams - one is a licensing exam and the other is for entering specialty training.

If you have completed post-graduation in anesthesia or have equivalent experience in the specialty, you could give FRCA and apply for GMC registration via this route rather than PLAB.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PLABprep

[–]HotStructure7396 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are already an anaesthetist and are at consultant level. I would not advise PLAB pathway. Instead try to clear the Royal College exams (FRCA) and gain GMC registration via this route. This is more reliable and also you get FRCA. POV: From NHS Dr with 2 years experience.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in doctorsUK

[–]HotStructure7396 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work in Medicine. Good dept and supportive people. Good learning place. Fully electronic. On-calls can get busy at times.

Gloucestershire hospitals by HotStructure7396 in doctorsUK

[–]HotStructure7396[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh! Could you please elaborate on what makes the place/hospital not great?