Supporting International Medical Graduates Through Peer Mentorship (FD19SEP25)

AvailabilityPlaces available (course only available for users whose main occupation is medical trainer/faculty or gp trainer/faculty or dental trainer/faculty or public health trainer/faculty)  Add to basket
SubjectFaculty Development
DescriptionThe workshop is designed to empower supervisors to provide mentorship and support to new IMGs and LEDs as they commence their training. Participants will develop the confidence and skills needed to make a significant impact on their mentees’ professional development.
Additional information

The workshop will cover differentiating between coaching and mentoring, developing essential skills like active listening and effective communication, and building strong rapport with mentees. Attendees will explore strategies for integrating both IMGs and LEDs into the NHS, using their own experiences to enhance their mentorship approach. This is an opportunity to share knowledge, build relationships, and support each other in making a positive impact.

Joining Instructions

This is a virtual course, the joining instructions for the virtual meeting will be added to the documents section (above) before the course. Please ensure that you are able to access this before the course so that you are ready to join on the day.

Booking cancellation

Participants must make every effort to attend courses they have booked. If your availability changes after booking, please cancel your place through Maxcourse as soon as possible. This will release the place for colleagues on the waiting list.

If you need to cancel within 1 week of the course or the course has started and you are not able to attend, please email england.lsfdcourses.yh@nhs.net to give your apologies.

VenueOnline (Zoom), - Virtual  View details
Date & timeFriday 19 September 2025, 09:30 to 15:30
LecturerDoctors Training  View details
Target audience

This course is only available to Educational Supervisors, Education Leads, Training Programme Directors and Senior Faculty within Yorkshire and the Humber.

Mandatory: Dentist, or Doctor, or Public Health Professional

Course styleWorkshop
CateringNo catering
CPD points0.000
CostNo charge
Aims

To equip colleagues with advanced mentoring skills and strategies to effectively support International Medical Graduates and Locally Employed Doctors, ensuring a smooth transition and successful training experience within the NHS.

Learning outcomes
  • Differentiate between coaching and mentoring, and determine the most appropriate approach for various situations.
  • Develop key skills including active listening, supportive questioning, and effective problem-solving techniques.
  • Build rapport with IMGs and LEDs, challenge assumptions, and facilitate broader perspectives and options.
  • Reflect on and apply strategies for effectively integrating IMGs and LEDs into the NHS training environment.