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International medical graduates (IMG)

Below are useful steps to take towards working in the UK.

  1. To work as an IMG in the NHS, you will need a skilled worker visa.
  2. To work as a doctor in the UK, you will need to be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC). Find out about registration and licensing or apply for registration.
  3. To complete your registration to the GMC, you will need to sit a Professional Linguistic Assessment Board test, also known as a PLAB exam. Guidance on PLAB is available from the GMC.
  4. Once you’re ready, you can apply for an NHS job.

 

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