Support for IMGs: Tools and Techniques to Thrive in the NHS (IMG10SEP26)

AvailabilityPlaces available (course only available for users whose main occupation is core specialty training (st1-st4) or foundation training or higher specialty training (st3-st8) or general practice training (st1-st4))  Add to basket
SubjectSuppoRTT (Supported Return to Training)
DescriptionThis one-day course is aimed at International Medical Graduates (IMGs) to help them thrive in the NHS by addressing the issues that affect them personally and professionally. We will discuss their pastoral needs and support available.
Additional information

Booking courses

Please ensure that you check your availability before booking a place and add the booking to your diary / calendar. Please ensure that you also book the relevant study leave in advance with your employer.

Please refrain from booking multiple instances of the same course or course type to ensure that places are available to your colleagues. If a course is full, please add yourself to the waiting list and you will receive a notification if a place becomes available.

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

VenueVirtual (Zoom), - Virtual  View details
Date & timeThursday 10 September 2026, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturerSanjay Suri  View details
Target audience

This course is only available to IMG doctors in postgraduate training. (IMG = International Medical Graduate.) Please only book if you meet this criteria.

Mandatory: Dentist, or Doctor, or Public Health Professional

Course styleWorkshop
CateringNo catering
CPD points0.000
CostNo charge
Aims

To raise awareness and familiarise IMGs about the issues affecting them, look after themselves, attain their full potential and access support to be fully engaged members of the healthcare team.

Objectives
  • To address the pastoral needs of IMG trainees
  • To help IMGs enhance their communication and confidence skills
  • To enable IMGs to understand barriers to progress so they can achieve their fullest potential
  • To raise awareness about self-care and well-being 
  • To give IMGs practical tips and signpost to available support
Learning outcomes

At the end of the training day, participants will have:

  • Had an opportunity to discuss working in an unfamiliar environment
  • Learnt about and practise skills of communication and compassion
  • Been supported in building their confidence in the workplace
  • Understood barriers to progress
  • Learned about support available – coaching, peer mentoring and support Learned about practical approaches to self care and well being
  • Had an opportunity to discuss practical tips and signposting