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16/08/2022

Professional development courses overview

Professional development courses overview

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Reduce your risk with doctor-led professional development included in your membership. As an added bonus, many of our courses are accredited. These will count towards your CPD, so you can earn while you learn.

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IMG Articles and features 12/08/2022

Navigating culture challenges in the NHS as an IMG

Navigating culture challenges in the NHS as an IMG

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Working in the NHS can be an immensely rewarding experience but can also pose some unique challenges. Dr Maiedha Raza and Mr Solyman Hassouna offer some advice for International Medical Graduates on how to navigate culture within the NHS.

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IMG Articles and features 12/08/2022

Helping IMGs to get the most out of an NHS interview

Helping IMGs to get the most out of an NHS interview

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Interviews can be nerve-wracking. This article includes interview tips to help IMGs get the most out of an NHS interview.

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Articles and features 11/08/2022

High profile patients

High profile patients

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Treating high-profile patients can often present a unique set of medicolegal challenges and it is important that doctors protect themselves, as well as the patient. Dr Emma Green, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, discusses the common issues and sets out some advice

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Articles and features 11/08/2022

Reducing the risks that come with remote handovers

Reducing the risks that come with remote handovers

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Communication between clinicians during a patient handover is a known point of medicolegal risk. Dr Sarah Coope, Senior Medical Educator at Medical Protection, looks at how gaps in information, misunderstandings and assumptions can increase the risk of errors, conflict and complaints.

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Articles and features 11/08/2022

Managing timetable conflicts

Managing timetable conflicts

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When carrying out NHS and private practice work, it’s important to ensure that the needs of both your private patients and your NHS patients are met. Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at one potential scenario and offers some guidance.

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IMG Articles and features 10/08/2022

Knowing your limits and boundaries as an IMG

Knowing your limits and boundaries as an IMG

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When you start out in UK medical practice, you’ll be keen to get stuck into your new role and make a good impression but it’s important to know your limits and continue to develop your skills.

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IMG Articles and features 10/08/2022

Speaking up as an IMG – what is it, why do it and how to do it?

Speaking up as an IMG – what is it, why do it and how to do it?

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It is important to speak up if you have concerns about patient care in your workplace, but doctors don’t always know where to start. Dr Henrietta Hughes provides advice on when and how to speak out.

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IMG Articles and features 10/08/2022

Thriving - not just surviving - as an IMG

Thriving - not just surviving - as an IMG

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Although working in the NHS can be an immensely rewarding career, it can become overwhelming if the right self-care and support is not practised. Here Dr Raza and Mr Hassouna have some ideas for you to consider.

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IMG Articles and features 10/08/2022

Preparing for PLAB 2 as an IMG

Preparing for PLAB 2 as an IMG

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Understand how PLAB 2 works and how you can get ready with Dr Aman Arora from Arora Medical Education.

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IMG Articles and features 10/08/2022

Discover your route to the UK with ‘IMG Shortcut’

Discover your route to the UK with ‘IMG Shortcut’

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If you’re thinking about becoming a UK doctor, it can be hard to know where to start. Dr Kimberley Tan explains how a free course from The Savvy IMG can help you decide on your next steps.

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IMG Articles and features 10/08/2022

Top five considerations for IMGs preparing to come to the UK

Top five considerations for IMGs preparing to come to the UK

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Making a move to UK medical practice could be right for your career but how do you decide? Dr Tan from The Savvy IMG explores some of the key things to think about.

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Articles and features 02/08/2022

What does 'safe space' mean for safety investigations in the NHS?

What does 'safe space' mean for safety investigations in the NHS?

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Dr Sean Weaver, Deputy Medical Director, and Cassandra Cameron, Head of Policy and Strategy, from the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch, look towards the 2023 introduction of ‘safe space’ in England – and what this means for patient safety

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Articles and features 02/08/2022

Breaching confidentiality: can doctors report a crime?

Breaching confidentiality: can doctors report a crime?

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Dr Emma Green, medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection, recalls a harrowing experience encountering a violent patient and considers the impact on confidentiality when reporting criminal behaviour or assault.

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Articles and features 01/08/2022

Response to the review of Good Medical Practice

Response to the review of Good Medical Practice

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Medical Protection Society (MPS) has recently submitted our response to the review of Good medical practice carried out by the General Medical Council (GMC) .

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IMG Articles and features 28/07/2022

Top tips for IMGs preparing for PLAB 1

Top tips for IMGs preparing for PLAB 1

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PLAB exams are a key part of becoming a licensed UK doctor for most IMGs. Dr Aman Arora from Arora Medical Education has some top tips to help you succeed with PLAB 1.

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Articles and features 28/07/2022

Significant event audits

Significant event audits

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Medical Protection explains how Significant Event Analysis (SEA) work and in what scenarios they would need to be undertaken.

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IMG Articles and features 27/07/2022

Communicating with your NHS colleagues as an IMG

Communicating with your NHS colleagues as an IMG

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Good doctors are good communicators – it’s that simple. This article examines how building your communication skills will stand you in good stead as a doctor in the UK.

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IMG Articles and features 27/07/2022

Pension considerations for IMGs

Pension considerations for IMGs

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International medical graduates working for the NHS are able to join the NHS pension scheme; however, the decision about when, and if, to join should be considered alongside how this fits within your wider plans.

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IMG Articles and features 27/07/2022

Essential actions for IMGs arriving in the UK

Essential actions for IMGs arriving in the UK

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Moving to the UK can feel daunting with so many things to organise. Here’s a quick look at some of the essentials IMGs need to organise to help with the transition to the UK.

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IMG Articles and features 26/07/2022

The GMC registration process explained for IMGs

The GMC registration process explained for IMGs

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Explore the different types of GMC registration and the evidence you will need to apply with Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director of Medical Protection.

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