Virtual Networking Session for IMGs: Leadership Opportunities (RTT14NOV23a)

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SubjectSuppoRTT (Supported Return to Training)
DescriptionMeet, Greet Succeed: IMG Networking sessions reimagined Join us for the IMG networking session Dive into an interactive discussion about International medical experiences and insights Connect with other ImGs in the Y&H region Enjoy informal networking with your peers Hear inspiring stories of Imgs who have achieved success Engage in a 1 on 1 networking session with fellow IMGs Dont miss this opportunity to connect, learn and share. Register now and be a part of IMG success! Our topic for this month is ‘Leadership Opportunities’, and we’ll delve into the unique pathways and challenges that IMGs face on their leadership journey. Prepare to be inspired as Dr John Okocha, our distinguished speaker and current leadership fellow imparts insights, strategies, and his personal stories on seizing leadership opportunities.
Additional information

A virtual networking event for International Medical Graduate (IMG) doctors starting training in the Yorkshire and The Humber region in February 2024. Trainees who started in August 2023 and non-trainee IMGs who have moved to the region are also welcome. The aim of these sessions is to set up a pilot of virtual networking events to support new IMG doctors in their transition into training and working in the NHS. Each session will be interactive with breakout rooms for trainees to engage with one another. Lectures will be recorded but we would strongly encourage access to microphones and cameras during the breakout rooms sessions to maximise the opportunity for participants to speak to other IMG trainees.

 

International medical graduates (IMGs) account for a significant proportion of the workforce in the NHS. According to the GMC, In 2020, over 10,000 IMGs joined the NHS medical workforce – more than UK and EEA graduates combined. IMGs starting a new post in the NHS are faced with unique and variable challenges. The NHS people plan 2020/2021 recommends a move to a more inclusive culture & service with the aim to increase patient safety and retain staff.

Since 2020, IMG trainees new to the NHS have been specifically included in the supported return to training programme (SuppoRTT). The needs of this group in their supported entry into NHS are complex and yet to be fully identified.

The virtual networking sessions will be held by the IMG SuppoRTT Leadership Fellow to increase regional support for IMG trainees new to training or the NHS, these sessions hope to work towards identifying further gaps in supporting IMGs and creating a space for IMGs to engage with the SuppoRTT team.

VenueVirtual (Microsoft Teams), - Virtual  View details
Date & timeTuesday 14 November 2023, 18:30 to 20:00
LecturerSpeaker - TBC  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: zInternational Medical Graduate

Course styleWorkshop
CateringNo catering
CPD points0.000
CostNo charge
Aims

1. To encourage building of support networks amongst new IMG colleagues who are transitioning into training or working in the NHS

2. To encourage communication and engagement with IMG trainees

3. To provide a safe space for IMG trainees to put forward questions they may have in their transition and be signposted appropriately

4. To provide presentation to IMG colleagues by regional leads on relevant topics to help smoothen the IMG transition process

Objectives

Each 90 minute session will have the following structure:

6.30pm- 6.40pm- Introduction to session, aims, objectives, dates for next networking sessions

6.40pm-6.50pm- Mentimeter Interactive session

6.50pm- 7.00pm- Breakout room (networking) and Mentimeter questions (interactive software)

7.00pm- 7.30pm- Presentation on IMG relevant topics

7.300pm- 7.45pm- Q&A

7.45pm- 8pm- Mentimeter evaluation, suggestions for next session, close

Learning outcomes

By the end of each session, trainees can expect to:

1. Have a better understanding of potential solutions/people to approach for challenges they may face in their IMG transition process

2. Form support networks with fellow IMG colleagues in the region