Should You Do Internship in the UK as an International Doctor?

The United Kingdom Foundation Program (UKFP) is the UK's internship for medical graduates. Does this mean that as an international medical graduate (IMG), you have no chance to apply?
Of course not! While there used to be restrictions in the past, it's now easier than ever for international doctors to enter into the UK internship pathway.
Still unsure? Let Dr. Ibreez help you weigh the pros and cons of this decision!
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01:06 What is the UK Foundation Program (UKFP)?
01:48 Can I apply for the UKFP?
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10:00 So should you do internship in the UK?
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  • @faridahalihassan8005
    @faridahalihassan8005 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, doc. I love listening to you ❤️ you give me hope 🙏

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure 🤗

  • @medachraf1552
    @medachraf1552 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, god bless you!!!

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @ikhlasibrahimsalimoamiri4177
    @ikhlasibrahimsalimoamiri4177 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Ibreez, thank you for a great video ! I really needed it. I was hoping for you to talk about the reserve list and how to consider it or think about it when making the decision to apply.

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    Do you mean in terms of how to rank?

  • @ikhlasibrahimsalimoamiri4177

    @ikhlasibrahimsalimoamiri4177

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RoadToUK I mean with the growing reserve list, do you think the UK is going to start accepting less and less of IMGs into the UKFP ? meaning it will become more competitive ?

  • @drtravelandfooddiaries
    @drtravelandfooddiaries Жыл бұрын

    Very helpful

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you think so!

  • @KamranKhan-il9dc
    @KamranKhan-il9dc Жыл бұрын

    Hii Dr. Ibreez Please make more videos related to ukmla

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    Have you seen this one: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aaWm3KeAj9nQgbg.html

  • @otengdarkwa3955
    @otengdarkwa3955 Жыл бұрын

    I heard there some FY1 Non training jobs for IMG with GMC registration but don’t want to quickly take the role and responsibility of a FY2 non training job…so they do FY1 non training so they can learn from the scratch rather than joining the FP.How true is that ?

  • @abdulnilavudeen6287
    @abdulnilavudeen6287 Жыл бұрын

    Thank yoi

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @jamesgathm8
    @jamesgathm8 Жыл бұрын

    36th view! Yeah! I appreciate your effort to IMGs 😄. If I may ask, what's your opinion on clinical attachment to gain NHS experience as a booster during job application, which I think isn't a paid attachment? How common is it for IMGs to get employed after GMC registration without NHS experience? As always, thank you for the encouragement. 😄

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    We've discussed it here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gaFl15ulZb20hdI.html

  • @dari952
    @dari952 Жыл бұрын

    Hello, Dr.Ibreez. Thank you for your guidance. But I'd like to ask a couple of questions about pathology and Plab. So, I am an international medical student and after my master's degree in medicine in Ukraine, I applied for internship there for the "pathological anatomy" (which is an equivalent to pathology, if I'm not wrong). My question is: Am I able to apply for Plabs and register in GMC? Is my internship valid for GMC form of internship? I'd like to continue as a clinician in the UK rather than a pathologist. Or should I apply for the UKFP? (I'd need to pass the clinical assessment then). I'd really appreciate if you answer. Thank you.

  • @sampathpattjoshi3890

    @sampathpattjoshi3890

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello in which university are you studying in?

  • @akrayeasmin4690
    @akrayeasmin4690 Жыл бұрын

    Hi there,Finished my internship back in Bangladesh on February this year,just attempted plab1 3 days ago.My family lives here & so do i now, i have residency permit here also.do i have to sit doing nothing until i am done with plab2?I need guidance regarding this as sitting home doing nothing is very depressing.

  • @amalomer3113
    @amalomer31132 ай бұрын

    Thank u

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    2 ай бұрын

    Welcome!

  • @TheC2aung
    @TheC2aung Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the great video. I did my medical school overseas and unfortunately, my home country ( Myanmar ) does not provide 1-year internship for foreign graduates and IMG who wish to work in Myanmar require a one-year internship certificate to sit for the medical licensing exam. As I have no plan to work in the UK in the future, I am wondering if it's possible to do FY-1 only to meet the requirement.

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    You would have to drop out at FY1 and ensure your country would then accept it.

  • @jaafertwaij7980
    @jaafertwaij7980 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks lots Dr Ibreez! one question: can I join the UKFP even if i had a full GMC registration?

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    Please see: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gal5pcGMkbK9h6Q.html

  • @barjees7430
    @barjees7430 Жыл бұрын

    Hello Dr Ibreez, could you tell me If a student who has transferred to a different medical school in 5th semester , is she/he eligible for Gmc Registration?

  • @dr.aabhaa
    @dr.aabhaa Жыл бұрын

    Hello Dr.Ibreez. Thank you for your guidance. My question here is ; is it possible to get FY1 in UK? from what I’ve gathered is it is quite difficult and that is why people prefer doing internship in their respective countries and apply for FY 2. I’ve recently completed my mbbs in August but haven’t done my internship.. I want to apply for FY1 in UK .. do you think I’ll be able to get a seat there? ( PS: I’ve done my mbbs from china and have no clue if they’ll be calling us back for internship and the rules here in India keep changing for worse when it comes to FMGs.) Please guide me through ..Thank you

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    Please see: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dnmEtdCTZ9Gpk7w.html

  • @vahireshu5431

    @vahireshu5431

    4 ай бұрын

    Hello mam I wanna talk to u could u plz tell me ur watsapp number even I'm a img..

  • @vinayashish1075
    @vinayashish1075 Жыл бұрын

    one more con is that the imgs have to get 7.5 in ielts in each module for the ukfp... which many of them cannot !

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    We didn't mention this, mostly because it is so subjective...but don't let this hold you back! Many IMGs started in the UKFP this August.

  • @kanzaAsif-39
    @kanzaAsif-39 Жыл бұрын

    can you please tell us the requirements to teach in Uk medical schools?

  • @jesusboyyyy
    @jesusboyyyy Жыл бұрын

    Hello. Does applying for UKFP program give you a PLAB slot? And a second question, how’s the competition?

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    No, but by informing UKFP that you require a PLAB date, they may be able to help in the process.

  • @user-dj3ux1mc4m
    @user-dj3ux1mc4m5 ай бұрын

    What is certificate of good standing doctor?? I have completed my internship but I didn't have temporary or permanent registration while doing that! 😢

  • @bukhtawarhaleem6405
    @bukhtawarhaleem6405 Жыл бұрын

    What about dental graduates ?... Can you please brief about that as well... ? I am a dental student from Pakistan and I want to be a dentist in the UK ... looking forward to your reply ❤

  • @pikusarker1359

    @pikusarker1359

    Жыл бұрын

    Sir how much dentists earn in pakistan? Plz reply. Thanks a lot.

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    This is all the information we have related to dentists: roadtouk.com/working-in-different-specialties/working-in-uk-as-overseas-dentist/

  • @kanizfathama9622
    @kanizfathama9622 Жыл бұрын

    Hello Dr Ibreez... does graduating Internationally and doing internship in UK and later doing residency in UK let the candidate to practice in Bangladesh as a Dr?

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    You'd need to speak to your local medical regulatory board.

  • @abalfazlomrani4440
    @abalfazlomrani4440 Жыл бұрын

    Hi dr Ibreez.Is it necessary to have an article for medical residency in uk or is medical work experience enough for that? Please answer my question thank you for your attention

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    What do you mean?

  • @prenitapersaud5572
    @prenitapersaud5572 Жыл бұрын

    How can I submit my evidence that I’m a citizen of an English speaking country on my gmc account. I want to be prepared and ready so I don’t miss a seat next year for plab 1

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    It doesn't matter where you're a citizen of- what matters is the country you graduated medical school from

  • @alasfarah1132
    @alasfarah113211 ай бұрын

    Hi there. Thanks for the very informative video. I’m a student at a university in Georgia. There is no internship in this country. I’m a UK national where can I do my internship any suggestions.

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    11 ай бұрын

    Why not the UK?

  • @movielover702
    @movielover702 Жыл бұрын

    Can we choose our pg course by ourself or do is there anything like ranking or counseling like that?

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    When you rank, you see what the rotations are and rank accordingly.

  • @mustafashubbar4407
    @mustafashubbar4407 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your effort , If i really want to apply for uk doundation program as an img but i already had done my internship since 6 years so i want to apply to ukfp to overcome my gaps since my graduation and i am out off clinical practice due to family issues Is it apllicable that i can apply for ukfp if i do plab or mrcp ? I am sorry for disturbing you with such details Thank you alot ❤️❤️

  • @tryitwithbrubie587

    @tryitwithbrubie587

    Жыл бұрын

    U cannot do ukfp if u hv completed am eligible form of internship in your country. U can however go for the fy2 standalone route

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    Does your internship meet the acceptable criteria? If it does, you can't apply for the UFKP.

  • @foazmalik9420
    @foazmalik9420 Жыл бұрын

    My Internship is of 10 months which is unacceptable according to GMC. Should I opt for FY1, I have my PLAB2 in January. Can I apply in UKFPO for January 2023 intake? In order to get my Foundation Year started once I get my my provisional GMC Registration.

  • @tryitwithbrubie587

    @tryitwithbrubie587

    Жыл бұрын

    Intakes for fy1 is august

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    Applications for UKFP typically open in July.

  • @heimencnc1996
    @heimencnc19966 ай бұрын

    Hi Dr! Hope you are well. If i complete one year of UKFP, is it considered as my one year internship to come back to Australia and start practicing as a dr here?

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    6 ай бұрын

    Sorry, we have no idea as to what Australia would accept.

  • @heimencnc1996

    @heimencnc1996

    6 ай бұрын

    @@RoadToUK No problem, thank you for your help anyway

  • @newbox2178
    @newbox2178 Жыл бұрын

    Ibreez please answer As you said about the 2 years gap. What should I do? Any other option please

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    What do you mean?

  • @newbox2178

    @newbox2178

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RoadToUK I mean I missed eligiblity window application for 2023. Applying next year again and wait another year is 2 years gap. What to do please??? I live in London Is there any other training program?

  • @varshaweerakoon1971
    @varshaweerakoon1971 Жыл бұрын

    I'm a student studying in a medical school in Belarus. If I do UKFP right after my degree then am I eligible for plab and full gmc registration in the future?

  • @Ale-ks8vq

    @Ale-ks8vq

    Жыл бұрын

    Really depends… check the gmc if your internship is accepted for full registration.

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    You'd need to complete PLAB and get provisional registration to be in UKFP.

  • @diyclicks4139
    @diyclicks41395 ай бұрын

    Hello Dr. I'm going to study my mbbs in Russia university which is recognized by GMC. Do I able to do my internship in UK without any exams?

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    4 ай бұрын

    Please see: kzread.info/dash/bejne/YneBk8iygabMebA.htmlsi=npB3r3rzdbEiFLSQ

  • @saraimran9809
    @saraimran9809 Жыл бұрын

    Do I need an internship year in my country before getting into UKFP?

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    No. You wouldn't be eligible in that situation.

  • @angelconsuelo5354
    @angelconsuelo5354 Жыл бұрын

    Hello! Do I need to write the PLAB first before doing internship?

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    Before internship in the UK?

  • @nonuvino8836
    @nonuvino883610 ай бұрын

    Is it for sure that there will be seat for internship for img among their local graduates

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    10 ай бұрын

    Nothing is a guarantee.

  • @ezazillahi7502
    @ezazillahi7502 Жыл бұрын

    Can we directly join FY2, if we’ve already done a year of internship?

  • @tryitwithbrubie587

    @tryitwithbrubie587

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    Please see: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dZOFrNOyabnZipc.html

  • @ezazillahi7502

    @ezazillahi7502

    Жыл бұрын

    thanks

  • @swalehakazi6829
    @swalehakazi6829 Жыл бұрын

    Do we get a license to practice in UK after completing the ukfp?

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    You get the license before as part of the registration process

  • @asmafurquan-pl9hx
    @asmafurquan-pl9hx Жыл бұрын

    Ma'am im a Indian citizen and done my mbbs from China. Can I do internship from Nepal private hospital without registering in Nepal medical commission?

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    You could, but GMC may not accept it if you did not hold the appropriate registration to undertake it.

  • @ch.hammadpresidentysfdistk7387
    @ch.hammadpresidentysfdistk7387 Жыл бұрын

    Salam Mam, How do I know which country's internship is acceptable by GMC to joining FY2? I am from Pakistan but doing MD 6 Year degree from UZBEKISTAN that included Five year Study period and then you will go through one year internship then you will get your degree. Uzbekistan Internship will be Accepted by GMC?And will I Apply For PLAB1 after completing my Five year Study/ I mean during the Last year of Degree that will be the internship year(During internship) before getting the degree? Kindly Mam reply plzz

  • @ch.hammadpresidentysfdistk7387

    @ch.hammadpresidentysfdistk7387

    Жыл бұрын

    Please Mam reply As soon As Possible

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    Please see: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dqWWsLWHZrbYhsY.html

  • @kookie-rd6pe
    @kookie-rd6pe Жыл бұрын

    My 12th percentage is 70... does this cause any issues while doing plab???? Plz say i need to become surgeon in uk

  • @pievid

    @pievid

    Жыл бұрын

    Only mbbs degree matter , 12th 11th % doesn't matter in plan

  • @pievid

    @pievid

    Жыл бұрын

    Plab*

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    No

  • @evelinendune3651
    @evelinendune36519 ай бұрын

    How much are you paid

  • @Orthogeon
    @Orthogeon Жыл бұрын

    Can internship be done without passing Plab2?

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    In the UK?

  • @Orthogeon

    @Orthogeon

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RoadToUK Yes

  • @abdulrafaybaig199

    @abdulrafaybaig199

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RoadToUK can we do internship without PLAB

  • @aliabdalmonim6711
    @aliabdalmonim6711 Жыл бұрын

    How much is it ?

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    How much is what?

  • @sawbonescadet835
    @sawbonescadet8359 ай бұрын

    Is internship in UK valid for Indian medical graduates back home in India

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    9 ай бұрын

    The Indian medical regulatory board would be able to tell you that.

  • @sawbonescadet835

    @sawbonescadet835

    9 ай бұрын

    @@RoadToUK Yes , but I was unable to find any relevant info if anyone has please do share Thankyou.

  • @pooja7970
    @pooja7970 Жыл бұрын

    To attend FY1 we need to clear SJT as well isn't it??.. Is SJT a very difficult exam ? I am asking this because in our country we aren't prepared for such exams

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    Hope this helps: foundationprogramme.nhs.uk/situational-judgement-test-sjt/practice-sjt-papers/

  • @shaharyarsabeeh7666
    @shaharyarsabeeh7666 Жыл бұрын

    Hello! 1. What is your take on recent extremely horrible and terrible 2% pay rise for doctors in the NHS in the light of 12.7% UK inflation rate?! 2. Are you also deciding to quit NHS after a about 10% pay decline in real terms? And total about 30 to 35% real term pay cuts for last 2 decades only?!!! (Or are you ready to be working for free?)

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    1) There are unions at work discussing terms for improvement. 2) No. 3) We aren't working for free.

  • @shaharyarsabeeh7666

    @shaharyarsabeeh7666

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RoadToUK do tell when the unions get you that 'improvement'.

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    @@shaharyarsabeeh7666 Sorry but you act as though no country in the world is currently suffering from some form of a recession or economic hit. Inflation is high everywhere, but alhamdulillah we are still able to take home a salary and love comfortably from it. Not only that, we have job security and peace of mind knowing that we have a solid pension on retirement.

  • @shaharyarsabeeh7666

    @shaharyarsabeeh7666

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RoadToUK it's not about recession or something. It's about the fact that the system doesn't even pay enough to even nearly keep up in pace with inflation. Like alright a 3 to 4 percent real wage decline is tolerable, but above 8% real decline in one shot! And an overall 30% real decline only within 2 decades! Counterparts in other developed countries at least are given to keep up near to inflation.

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    @@shaharyarsabeeh7666 Except they haven't? The cost of living crisis is global.

  • @rimshamunawar4391
    @rimshamunawar4391 Жыл бұрын

    Hello Dr Ibreez. I am graduating from china can I apply for internship In uk ?

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, so long as you meet the criteria to apply, there is no reason you'd not be able to.