Overview
This 6-week Clinical Attachment Programme is specifically designed for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) seeking firsthand exposure to the UK healthcare system. It offers intensive, structured, and fully supervised clinical experience within an NHS GP practice.
Participants will benefit from 1-1 mentorship by GP Partners, PLAB 2 OSCE Examiners, and Educational Supervisors, helping them develop core clinical competencies, professional confidence, and familiarity with NHS protocols.
Programme Structure
- Supervised hands-on experience in history-taking and clinical examinations
- Exposure to real NHS patient consultations and case discussions
- Training in documentation, prescribing, referrals, and NHS consultation models
- Structured debriefs following patient consultations
- Creation of a personalised learning plan targeting individual areas for improvement
- Participation in quality improvement (QI) projects and audits for portfolio development
- Teaching on UK guidelines, medical ethics, and effective communication
- Opportunities to accompany clinicians on home visits and nursing home ward rounds
- Observation of multidisciplinary teams, including: Advanced Nurse Practitioners, clinical pharmacists, and physiotherapists
- Observation of minor surgery sessions, joint injections, implant insertions, and more
Additional Features
- Regular feedback and performance reviews
- Targeted support to address clinical and communication gaps
- Career guidance, including: GP training insights, CV building and interview preparation, attend and deliver teaching sessions with GP registrars and trainers
- Accommodation assistance (if required)
Who Should Apply?
This programme is ideal for:
- IMGs preparing for GMC registration or recently registered
- IMGs unfamiliar with NHS systems and clinical expectations
- Doctors seeking taster weeks in General Practice
- Those wanting to gain practical experience in UK primary care
Documents Required
In order to apply for the programme, you will be required to have the following documentation:
- Passport
- Visa (if Non-EU)
- Proof of qualification and professional registration (and translation)
- DBS / CRB / Criminal Records check from home country (and translation)
- An up-to-date CV
- GMC Registration Status (if applicable)
- A brief summary of their learning aims from the programme
Programme Fee: £600
Extension: May be arranged upon mutual agreement and is subject to availability.
Dress Code: No formal dress code is required; smart-casual and professional attire is recommended.
