Supporting a Trainee who is an International Medical Graduate
Resources
We continue to welcome and benefit from growing diversity in our workplace but acknowledge the unique challenges that IMGs may face. While many IMGs will be settling well into their role. For others, this process is isolating with a new system, dialect and culture and new skills to learn. These resources have been developed to help you support a trainee who is an International Medical Graduate
We have a lot of information for trainees on our IMG pages
IMG induction
Scotland Supervisors Guide for IMGs
Local IMG leads
Local networks
Learn More
2. Review the Supervisors Guide
3. Connect with local IMG leads
Dr Goran Zangana is our IMG Lead for training, with local leads and IMG champions based at each site.
If you have any specific questions or concerns please reach out to the team
4. Signpost to Local Network of peer support
Peer Mentoring and Support resources (scot.nhs.uk)
Whatsapp group: to join this group please contact the following number: 07584952818
5. Learn More
Learning how the NHS compares to healthcare systems of other countries can help you to understand the adjustment in expectations required when someone has trained or worked outside of the UK. /sites/default/files/2023-06/How_NHS_compare_2023.pdf
This document is 120 pages but the key messages and conclusions are short.