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UK pathway

Registration, entry routes, NHS work and settling in the UK.

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.