Career pathways
Explore international emergency medicine careers, registration routes, work and relocation.
UK pathway
Entry routes
- Clinical Attachment
Understand the steps and requirements described for finding a UK clinical attachment or observership.
- Entry Routes
Compare the entry routes described for international doctors considering emergency medicine work in the UK.
- MTI CPSP
Explore the CPSP International Scholarship Programme and its described route to medical training in the UK.
- MTI GFPEM
Read about the Global Fellowship Programme in Emergency Medicine and its described experience requirements.
- MTI RCEM
An overview of the RCEM Medical Training Initiative scheme for international emergency medicine doctors.
- PLAB
Understand the PLAB examination route described for international doctors seeking GMC registration.
- Sponsorship
Understand the distinction between sponsorship for GMC registration and employer sponsorship for a UK work visa.
Starting life
- Driving Licence
Find UK driving licence guidance, including eligibility to drive with a licence issued abroad.
- Starting Life
Find practical guidance on settling in the UK, including housing, banking, transport and everyday administration.
Visas
- Family Visa
Find guidance on a Standard Visitor visa for family visits to the UK, with application and supporting-document checklists.
- UK Visa
Explore UK visa application documents and practical immigration guidance for doctors moving to the UK.
- GMC registration and licence
An overview of qualification verification, good standing and English-language evidence for GMC registration.
- NHS Jobs
Explore NHS job applications, experience requirements and supporting information for emergency medicine roles.
- Starting Work
Explore induction and practical preparations described for starting emergency medicine work in the UK.
- UK Pathway
Explore UK registration, entry routes, NHS work and practical relocation guidance for emergency medicine doctors.
Ireland pathway
- CPSP HSE Scholarship
Explore the CPSP-HSE scholarship programme and its role in postgraduate medical training in Ireland.
- CPSP-HSE scholarship interview
Prepare for the CPSP-HSE scholarship interview, with guidance on its two panels.
- Ireland Pathway
Explore medical registration, documentation and emergency medicine career routes in Ireland.
International pathways
- Bahrain Pathway
A guide to medical licensing and work opportunities in Bahrain through the National Health Regulatory Authority.
- Career Pathways
Explore national and international career pathways for emergency medicine doctors.
- Kuwait Pathway
Explore the practical considerations described for doctors planning to work in Kuwait.
- UAE Pathway
Explore the health authorities and medical licensing routes described for doctors working in the UAE.
- USA Pathway
Read about USMLE examination steps and practical considerations for medical work in the United States.
Travel documents
- Passport Renewal
Find online passport renewal guidance for Pakistani doctors living at home or abroad.
- Schengen Visa
Find practical guidance on Schengen visa appointments, accommodation and supporting documents.
- Vaccination Certificates
Find travel vaccination documentation and certificate guidance for journeys from Pakistan.