International Medical Graduates and EEA doctors
For up to date information please see the International Medical Graduates section via the Deanery homepage.
Support for International Medical Graduates and EEA doctors
International Medical Students: Learner Support Resources Library for GP Educators
There is recognition that international medical graduates (IMGs) and EEA graduates may have specific learning needs when translating their experience to working in the UK and becoming a GP trainee. These learning needs may be focused around;
- Linguistic needs
- Sociolinguistic cues
- Cultural competence
- Communication and Consulting Skills
- Learning & teaching
- Professionalism
It is appropriate to work early in GP training on these issues
The RCGP shares the overall examination results for MRCGP which shows the specific problems related to the AKT and CSA exams for IMGs and EU trained doctors (MRCGP Statistics 2010: Third Report January-‐May 2010 on the results of the MRCGP AKT and CSA Assessments). The support is offered through the network of local educationalists. In the first instance you should contact your educational supervisor or programme director, who may well liaise with your Patch Associate Director for further advice.
About Us
- Dr Penny Trafford Associate Director, Lead for IMGs, Refugee Doctors & EU GPs has many years of experience in working with doctors trained outside of the UK. She will advise and support educationalists and trainees where necessary. penny.trafford@londondeanery.ac.uk
- Ms Lynne Rustecki Consultant Linguist & Communication Skills Specialist facilitates courses with Penny Trafford
Courses
Once the trainee is in a GP placement (ST1, 2 or 3) it is advised that trainees participate in:
- Consultation Skills for IMGs' (http://www.londondeanery.ac.uk/general-practice/courses-and-conferences/deanery-gp-course-prospectus-2009-2010/ld_course_list?type_id=429).
- Other course are available through the Language & Communication Resource Unit (LaCRU) (http://www.londondeanery.ac.uk/var/language-and-communication-resource-unit)
- Courses are available for trainees on extension who have failed the CSA and AKT exams. Please contact eportfolio@londondeanery.ac.uk to check to see if you are eligible and would like to book onto an available course.
Reading
- Learning to Learn, Vanderstoep Pintrich