The NHS Induction Programme for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) provides guidance for Trusts on how to welcome IMGs to the UK. The overarching aim is to ensure a standardised supportive induction for doctors who are new to UK practice.
The elearning session, developed in partnership with NHS England and Improvement, is aimed at IMGs and outlines expectations regarding their induction into the NHS.
By completing the session, learners will:
- recognise how a comprehensive induction for IMGs is essential for wellbeing, sense of inclusion and career progression
- discover the information, resources and support IMGs can expect their employing Trust to offer them and their families before and after they arrive in the UK
- consider some potential challenges 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 additional learning resources
This programme will be accompanied by a guidance document aimed at Trusts including HR directors and medical directors and coves the contents of the indicative programme including:
- Introduction
- Welcome and pastoral induction
- Professional practice induction
- Language and communication
- IT systems induction
For more information and to access the programme, please visit the NHS Induction Programme for International Medical Graduates webpage.