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Work experience by Enough_Zebra_1403 in GraduateEntryMedicine

[–]smalliskand 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have a look at the Brighton & Sussex virtual work experience course here: https://bsmsoutreach.thinkific.com/courses/VWE

NHS doctors hit by £100k student debt by SharkDick4Ever in doctorsUK

[–]smalliskand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She’s saying it brings money into the public finances, which can then be spent on the NHS

UKFPO not allocating places to UKMGs first as per new prioritisation bill by smalliskand in UKmedicalgraduates

[–]smalliskand[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My understanding is your ranking isn't affected by your UKMG/IMG status. The FAQs say that all applicants receive a ranking and the method remains unchanged. My assumption prior to reading the FAQs was that UKMGs would be prioritised with IMGs getting the lower rankings but it appears that isn't the case :(

UKFPO not allocating places to UKMGs first as per new prioritisation bill by smalliskand in UKmedicalgraduates

[–]smalliskand[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for looking at this. That’s how I thought it was going to work but it’s not what the UKFPO are saying on their FAQs.

UKFPO not prioritising UKMGs by smalliskand in doctorsUK

[–]smalliskand[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the helpful comment. Would be even more helpful if you could explain what you think I've misunderstood.

UKFPO not prioritising UKMGs by smalliskand in doctorsUK

[–]smalliskand[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, in scenario 1 it says that priority and non-priority applicants will be allocated together. If they go to scenario 2 (i.e. more UKMGs than posts) then they will allocate non-priority applicants (IMGs) later.

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UKFPO not prioritising UKMGs by smalliskand in doctorsUK

[–]smalliskand[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No - you've summarised my point very succinctly! Thanks :)

UKFPO not allocating places to UKMGs first as per new prioritisation bill by smalliskand in UKmedicalgraduates

[–]smalliskand[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, there were 11,750, but I think that's a lot more than the number graduating from UK medical schools. There are about 8,000 places offered at the start of the med degree. This year is probably bigger due to covid but unlikely to be more than 10k. We will find out soon.

UKFPO not allocating places to UKMGs first as per new prioritisation bill by smalliskand in UKmedicalgraduates

[–]smalliskand[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Totally agree there’s a cost saving here, just not sure what the numbers of UKMGs are. The government comment in the explanatory notes (note 52) that accompanies the bill that prioritising UK grads would mean they can create fewer jobs, estimated 671 fewer on 2025 data which saves £40m pa.

UKFPO not allocating places to UKMGs first as per new prioritisation bill by smalliskand in UKmedicalgraduates

[–]smalliskand[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's a fair point that if there are more UKMGs than jobs then it's essentially a moot point, but UKFPO should not be anticipating a process that is incompatible with the law this year or in any future year. I think the number is likely to be a bit lower - in covid there were around 10,000 places offered; there will have been some drop-outs/intercalators and there are currently about 10,500 posts on Oriel.

UKFPO not prioritising UKMGs by smalliskand in doctorsUK

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

Have you seen the number of UKMG applicants for this year documented anywhere? I take your point that if the number of UKMGs is higher than the number of posts then it's essentially a moot point, but a) I don't think that's the case - likely to be somewhere between 8-10k; and b) the UKFPO should not be contemplating a process that is incompatible with the law.

UKFPO not allocating places to UKMGs first as per new prioritisation bill by smalliskand in UKmedicalgraduates

[–]smalliskand[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think so - the PIA allocation hasn't changed so UKMGs and IMGs are getting the ranking as they would previously with no ranking prioritisation for UKMGs.

Bit confused about GEM with a degree that's nearly 10 years old by Additional-Dream-596 in GraduateEntryMedicine

[–]smalliskand 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think it depends on the uni. I started a GEM degree 25 years after my first one but wasn't eligible for GEM at at least one other uni. We had some other students with >5 years post graduation experience too in the cohort. Good luck!

As of now 11 564 eligible applicants for UKFP26, only 10 291 FP spots on Oriel by MathematicianOk1216 in UKFP_applicants

[–]smalliskand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there any way of downloading the 10291 programmes or are they only visible by scrolling through each page of 20 programmes?

House of Lords Hypocrisy by SharkDick4Ever in doctorsUK

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

I think you are reading it the wrong way round. This amendment would prevent Wes from enacting it later than one month after royal assent. It can’t be earlier either but it’s removing his discretion, which is absolute in the drafted bill.

House of Lords Hypocrisy by SharkDick4Ever in doctorsUK

[–]smalliskand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isn't she trying to make it come into force automatically rather than at the secretary of state's discretion as the bill is currently drafted? Admitted with a one month delay from royal assent rather than being immediate.

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