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    Did You Know?

    International Medical Graduates (IMGs) constitute 30% of the NHS medical workforce. Yet, they are twice as likely to face GMC fitness-to-practice referrals compared to UK graduates. MedNexus is committed to closing this gap and ensuring IMGs have the tools and knowledge to succeed.

    Our Essential Post-PLAB Masterclass

    Empower yourself with the skills to:
    ✅ Acclimatise seamlessly to the NHS system
    ✅ Avoid GMC referrals through informed practice
    ✅ Secure valuable clinical attachments
    ✅ Excel in specialist training

    MedNexus is more than a resource—it’s a lifeline for IMGs navigating the NHS landscape.

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    Course Modules

    Module 1: Social Adjustment

    Introduction: Understanding the essentials of transitioning to life in the UK as an IMG.

    • Lesson 1: Understanding UK Visas for IMGs
    • Lesson 2: CRITICAL LESSON – IMG Essentials
    • Lesson 3: Living Options
    • Lesson 4: Income Tax and National Insurance
    • Lesson 5: VAT: Understanding Its Application and Implications
    • Lesson 6: Budgeting and Cost of Living
    • Lesson 7: Public Transport and Driving (DVLA, driving licences, insurance, NHS lease schemes, PCP, HP)
    • Lesson 8: NHS Pension Scheme: Securing Your Future

    Module 2: Professional Acclimatisation

    Introduction: Master the working environment within the NHS and navigate professional dynamics effectively.

    • Lesson 1: The Healthcare Ecosystem in England
    • Lesson 2: Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and Medical Hierarchy
    • Lesson 3: Allied Health Professionals (AHPs): Interprofessional Collaboration and Teamwork
    • Lesson 4: Work Expectations and Working Hours for UK Doctors
    • Lesson 5: Understanding Your Contract and Payslip
    • Lesson 6: Annual Leave Entitlement for NHS Employees
    • Lesson 7: Different Units within the NHS
    • Lesson 8: On-calls, Bleeps, and Datix Reporting
    • Lesson 9: Escalation and Handover
    • Lesson 10: British Medical Association (BMA) and Medical Defence Organisations (MPS/MDU)
    • Lesson 11: GMC: Registration and Referral
    • Lesson 12: CRITICAL LESSON – How to Avoid a GMC Referral

    Module 3: Career Progression

    Introduction: Equip yourself with the tools to build a thriving career within the NHS.

    • Lesson 1: Prerequisites
    • Lesson 2: Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks
    • Lesson 3: Specialties in the NHS
    • Lesson 4: Competition Ratios (2022) for Various Specialties
    • Lesson 5: Potential Career Routes
    • Lesson 6: CESR (-CP) Progression
    • Lesson 7: Roles of AES, CS, and TPD
    • Lesson 8: Appraisal, Revalidation, and ARCP
    • Lesson 9: Building Portfolios and Logbooks
    • Lesson 10: CRITICAL LESSON – Career Progression Blueprint
    • Lesson 11: Examinations and Licensing
    • Lesson 12: Study Leave

    Module 4: Communication Simulations

    Introduction: Hone communication skills critical to delivering excellent care in the NHS.

    • Lesson 1: Breaking Bad News to a Patient or Family
    • Lesson 2: Clinical Handover
    • Lesson 3: CRITICAL LESSON – Duty of Candour
    • Lesson 4: Dealing with Difficult Colleagues
    • Lesson 5: Prioritising Jobs Through Time Management
    • Lesson 6: Presenting a Case to a Senior
    • Lesson 7: Methods of Communication
    • Lesson 8: The SPIES Technique: A Framework for Handling Difficult Situations

    Additional Opportunities for Growth

    Live Q&A Session

    Free
    Join a complimentary live Q&A with Dr Mohammed, paired with a structured networking session for each IMG Masterclass cohort.

    Career Accelerator

    £100
    A personalised 1-on-1 session designed to fine-tune your career plan and fast-track your journey towards specialist training.

    Specialist Mentorship

    £250
    Receive monthly 1-on-1 guidance over three months from a leading specialist in your field. Gain tailored advice, mentorship, and insights to elevate your career ambitions.


    Speciality

    • Anaesthetics
    • Emergency Medicine
    • General Practice
    • Histopathology
    • Intensive Care
    • Medicine
    • Obs & Gynae
    • Ophthalmology
    • Paediatrics
    • Psychiatry
    • Radiology
    • Surgery

    Target Audience

    • International Medical Graduate

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    • Live Teaching
    • Quizzes
    • Videos

    IMG Masterclass

    MedNexus
    £125

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    The IMG Masterclass course helps UK IMGs thrive in the NHS with self-paced modules on social integration, professional adaptation, and communication