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Explore the CPSP International Scholarship Programme and its described route to medical training in the UK.

By Dr. Syed Azaz Ali Shah

Updated and reviewed by EM Gurus, checked 10 October 2026

Last reviewed 10 October 20262 min read

Quick answer

The CPSP International Scholarship Programme describes training placements with University Hospitals Birmingham and other UK hospitals.

Overview

The MTI route described below closed to new applicants on 31 March 2026. This is a historical process guide.

The CPSP International Scholarship Program, facilitated by the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, collaborates with University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) and other hospitals to provide training opportunities in emergency medicine.

Partner Hospitals

  • University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) Trust: Primary destination for most International Training Fellows (ITFs).

    • Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB) - Birmingham

    • Solihull Hospital - Solihull

    • Heartlands Hospital - Birmingham

    • Good Hope Hospital - Sutton Coldfield

  • Hull University Teaching Hospitals Trust:

    • St Hull Hospital - Dudley

Eligibity

  • Training: Applicants must complete two years of mandatory training in Emergency Medicine at CPSP-accredited institutions.

  • Examination: To qualify for the scholarship, candidates must pass these two exams:

    • IMM (Intermediate Module)

    • OET (Occupational English Test) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

  • Additional Qualifications: Although not mandatory, preference is given to candidates who have qualified for or taken the MRCEM exams.

Process

  • Application Window: CPSP scholarships are advertised twice a year on the CPSP website.

  • Documents Required: 

    • Detailed CV

    • OET/IELTS Certification

    • IMM Certification

  • Interview Procedure: Interviews are conducted online at CPSP centres, featuring a panel of UK-based emergency department doctors and hospital administrators.

  • Induction Period: The induction period begins in January and July each year and concludes after two years.

  • GMC Registration: Scholarship recipients obtain full registration with a licence to practise from the General Medical Council (GMC).

Positions

  • Junior Fellows (post-IMM): Typically serve as Senior House Officers (SHO), with potential promotion to Registrars in the second year based on performance and repeated assessment.

  • Senior Fellows (post-FCPS): Serve as Registrars.

Salary

  • Junior Fellows: Around £3,060 per month, tax-free.

  • Senior Fellows: Around £3,300+ per month, tax-free.

Visa

  • The CPSP MTI route used a Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange visa for up to two years. New MTI extension requests are no longer accepted.

  • Here are more details on UK Visa process.


Visa Documents

  • Valid Passport

  • TB Clearance Certificate

  • Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) - issued by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AoMRC) and passed on by the GMC sponsor or NHS employer

  • Funding Letter - provided by CPSP after selection

Residency

  • Participants in these programs are not eligible for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) as the visas do not contribute towards the mandatory five-year duration required.

  • It is expected that participants will return to their home countries after completing their two-year tenure.

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