U.K.
General
information about medical postgraduate study and training in
UK
Most useful websites with
comprehensive information about studying medicine in UK and medical postgraduate
training for overseas doctors in UK. Regarding clinical attachment and others
please contact the us via the Libyan doctors society
website.
It is very good source for
information regarding studies in UK.
It has information for people want
to study and work in UK.
http://www.britain-in-libya.org
The British Embassy in Libya home
pages
International English Language
Testing System (IELTS)
http://www.englishinbritain.co.uk
Links to over 1000 English Language
schools in UK with detailed information about studying English for university
degree or postgraduate study.
UK office of science and
technology, research and funds and how to apply for funds.
For PhD degrees and Master degrees
in UK
http://www.yahoo.com/Education/
Many education links in
UK
Education, industry and training
around the UK
Help when you arrive in UK and how
can you get around in UK plus the accommodation
UK travel guide for street maps,
trains timetable and attraction sites in UK.
If you require any more information please
contact:
The British Council
Libya
c/o British Embassy
24th floor
Bourj al Fateh
PO Box 4206
Tripoli
Tel + 218 21 3351 473-5
Fax + 218 21 3351 471
Email info.libya@ly.britishcouncil.org
IELTS
(international English Language Testing System) important sites and information
in UK
It is very good source for
information regarding studies in UK
It has information for people want
to study and work in UK
http://www.britain-in-libya.org the
British Embassy in Libya home pages
http://www.ielts.org International
English Language Testing System (IELTS)
http://www.englishinbritain.co.uk
Links to over 1000 English Language schools in UK with detailed information
about studying English for university degree or postgraduate
study
Books that may help for the IELTS
exam
1-CAMBRIDGE practice tests for
IELTS (3 VOLUMES) by Cambridge University press
2-IELTS practice tests plus, by
Vanessa Jakeman &Clare McDowell
3-Insight into IELTS, by vanessa
jakeman & Clare McDowell
4-IELTS practice now, by
Carol Gibson ,Wanda Rusek &Anne Swan
5-IELTS strategies for study , by
Michael Garbutt & Kerry O`Sullivan
The
Royal colleges in UK
Royal College of Anaesthetists
http://www.rcoa.ac.uk
Royal College of Ophthalmologists
http://www.rcophth.ac.uk
Royal College of Paediatrics and
Child Health http://www.rcpch.ac.uk
Royal College of Physicians of
Edinburgh http://www.rcpe.ac.uk/index1.html
Royal College of Radiologists
http://www.rcr.ac.uk
Royal College of Surgeons of
Edinburgh http://www.rcsed.ac.uk
The Royal College of General
Practitioners http://www.rcgp.org.uk
The Royal College of Obstetricians
and Gynaecologists http://www.rcog.org.uk
The Royal College of Physicians
http://www.rcplondon.ac.uk
The Royal College of Physicians and
Surgeons of Glasgow http://www.rcpsglasg.ac.uk
The Royal College of Surgeons of
England is http://www.rcseng.ac.uk
Overseas Doctors Training Scheme
(ODTS)
What is the ODTS?
The Overseas Doctors Training Scheme (ODTS) is a formalised double-sponsorship scheme initiated jointly by the Department of Health and the Royal Colleges and administered by the relevant Royal College. The Scheme grants acceptable candidates exemption from the Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board (PLAB) examination.
The scheme provides very able overseas-qualified doctors with postgraduate training posts to enable them to continue or complete their specialist training in the UK before returning home. It should be noted that each Royal College has its individual policy concerning training posts. It is not intended that overseas doctors remain in the UK on completion of their specialist training.
Why was the ODTS set up?
The Royal Colleges felt that a formalised scheme of this
nature was needed to provide supervised specialist training of a consistently
high standard for overseas-qualified doctors of quality who wished to complete
their training in the UK. The aim of the scheme is to ensure that the training
is of a high standard in order to prepare the overseas doctor for a specialist
career in medicine in his/her own country.
Who is eligible?/What are the
requirements?
From January 1998, all overseas doctors must have passed the academic version of the IELTS test (International English Language Testing System) to be granted Limited Registration by The General Medical Council. Doctors with exemption from PLAB must score a minimum of 7 in each of the four bands of the test. This includes doctors from English speaking countries; USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, West Indies).
A primary medical qualification acceptable to the GMC for Limited Registration; plus one year's post-qualification experience (normally referred to as 'internship').
At least two years experience in the relevant speciality in which they wish to practice. Some Royal Colleges will require an acceptable postgraduate qualification and/or Part 1 of the relevant Royal College examination.
Candidates who do not meet the above requirements, would not be eligible for the ODTS scheme. Also excluded from applying would be the following:
applicants who have previously failed the PLAB test
applicants who do not hold Part 1 of the relevant Royal College examination (clarify requirements with appropriate Royal College)
applicants qualified in and/or nationals of an EEA country, or those with enforceable EC rights
applicants already working or who are resident in the UK, or another member state of the EU.
Which ODTS schemes exist?
In the twelve months since this information sheet was last updated, certain further changes have been made by the Royal Colleges to the operation of the ODTS. This is due, in part, to the overwhelming number of applicants wishing to participate in the scheme. We have summarised below the current situation from information provided by the individual Royal Colleges. The situation is fluid and liable to change. It is therefore important that you contact the relevant Royal College for information and advice, before coming to the UK.
Royal College of Anaesthetists:
ODTS Double-sponsorship Scheme. The initial approach must be made by a Senior Medical Practitioner from the UK. All appointments must be to substantive, approved training posts. Applications will also be considered from individual doctors whose medical background meets the criteria of the Royal College. They would be required to apply for advertised, approved training posts, in open competition.
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists:
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists organises an Overseas Training Fellowship Scheme.
The training posts are paid positions for two years at the Specialist Registrar grade. All candidates must meet the following criteria:
Part 1 MRCOG (or equivalent by recognised exemption)
IELTS at the approved level with at least 12 months remaining at the time of application
Three years of supervised practice in obstetrics and gynaecology
Be currently domiciled in their home country
Have not previously registered with the UK General Medical Council
For further
information about the scheme, please contact the Royal College, or an
application pack can be downloaded from the College web site: www.rcog.org.uk
Royal College of Ophthalmologists:
Dual Sponsorship Scheme is in operation. All posts must be approved for training by the College and Postgraduate Dean. Honorary SHO posts will no longer be accepted. For further information contact the Royal College. Email enquiries to education@rcophth.btinternet.com. Information is also available on the College's website: http://www.rcophth.ac.uk/.
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health:
The
International Paediatric Training Scheme (IPTS) enables suitably qualified
paediatricians from overseas to obtain limited registration from the GMC to
practise and train in paediatrics in the UK without first having to pass the
PLAB test, administered by the GMC.
Doctors on the scheme undertake General Professional Training in Senior House Officer and equivalent appointments and are eligible for up to four years permit-free training.
Applicants who wish to be considered for the IPTS must meet all the following criteria, in that they will:
Have completed a minimum of three years paediatric clinical experience overseas
Have completed an acceptable internship of not less than twelve months
Hold, or have passed the final qualifying examination for a primary medical qualification accepted by the GMC for Limited Registration
Hold non EU citizenship (exception will be made for doctors with refugee status) and be living outside the European Union
Be proposed to the College by their current overseas Consultant, who must be willing to act as the applicant's overseas sponsor, and be in a position to state that the applicant will be eligible for re-employment on completion of training in the UK
Achieve a minimum score of 7.0 in each band of the IELTS test.
For further information contact the Royal College. Information is also available on the College web site: http://www.rcpch.ac.uk/
Royal College of
Physicians of Edinburgh:
The college has currently suspended the Overseas Doctors Training Double Sponsorship Scheme. Please contact the Royal College for updated information.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow:
The
Overseas Double Sponsorship Scheme is the only scheme operated at present. The
initial approach to the College should be made by the UK sponsor and an
overseas sponsor is also required. The UK training post must be a salaried
substantive NHS training post carrying both educational approval and approval by
the Postgraduate Dean.
The College is not able to arrange training posts for sponsored doctors at present and, therefore, appointments must be arranged in the UK before application for double sponsorship is submitted. Please contact the Royal College for updated information.
Royal College of Physicians of London:
The Royal College of Physicians Overseas Doctors Training Scheme is closed. The College is awaiting the result of the current review of overseas doctors training being carried out by the Department of Health, before making a final decision on the development of any revised scheme. The College will consider applications for sponsorship for PLAB exemption from physicians who have been awarded an official scholarship or bursary for clinical training in the UK "under the International Sponsorship Scheme".
For Overseas Training enquiries call +44 (0)20 7935 1174; Fax: +44 (0)20 7486 4034; Email http://www.britishcouncil.org/health/nacpme/international@rcplondon.ac.uk
Royal College of Psychiatrists:
ODTS is closed
indefinitely.
Consultant Assisted Sponsorship Scheme: Doctors applying for this scheme must have a UK sponsor who should be a consultant in the NHS and a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. The initial application should be made by the UK sponsor and not by the Trainee. The UK sponsor must be able to offer you a training post within their own training scheme, which should be fully approved by the College. Your UK sponsor is also required to provide written confirmation that they know your overseas sponsor personally. For further information contact the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Royal College of Radiologists:
The Royal College of Radiologists does not operate a formal ODTS. In exceptional circumstances, upon application from the head of a UK training scheme that wishes to offer an overseas doctor a training opportunity, it will consider whether it may be of assistance in applying for GMC Limited Registration without the need to sit the PLAB examination. However, due to the current legislation, the opportunities for this are very limited.
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh:
The ODTS double-sponsorship scheme is the only scheme operated at present. It is the responsibility of the overseas sponsor to set up a post for the applicant in the UK, in partnership with a UK consultant. The first contact with the Royal College must be made by the UK consultant who is offering the post.
Royal College of
Surgeons of England:
Applicants must be nominated by an approved sponsoring body in their home country. The Royal College of Surgeons of England will act as the UK sponsoring body. The College is not able to arrange training posts for sponsored doctors at present. Trainees must have an appointment arranged in the UK before applying to the College for Double Sponsorship. The College only sponsors trainees for FTTA programmes in higher surgical training posts. For further information, please contact the College.
Overview
Applications direct from candidates will not be accepted by the Royal Colleges; only appropriate sponsors may apply on their behalf.
Many more applications are received than there are training posts available.
Detailed information
on a particular Overseas Doctors Training scheme is provided by the relevant
College. If further information is required, please contact the College at the
address listed below. Applications from sponsors should be sent to the same
address.
Useful addresses
Royal College of
Anaesthetists
ODTS Section
48-49 Russell Square
London WC1B
4JY
Telephone: 020 7813 1900
Fax: 020 7813 1876
Royal College of
Physicians of Edinburgh
International Medicine
9 Queen Street
Edinburgh
EH2 1JQ
Telephone: 0131 225 7324
Fax: 0131 220 3939
Royal College of
Physicians of London
International Office
11 St Andrews Place
Regents
Park
London NW1 4LE
Telephone: 020 7935 1174
Fax: 020 7486
4034
Email: international@replondon.ac.uk
Royal College of
Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
232-242 St Vincent Street
Glasgow G2
5RJ
Telephone: 0141 221 6072
Fax: 0141 221 1804
Royal College of
Surgeons of Edinburgh
18 Nicolson Street
Edinburgh EH8 9DW
Telephone:
0131 527 1600
Fax: 0131 557 6406
Royal College of
Surgeons of England
35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London WC2A
3PN
Telephone: 020 7869 6231
Fax: 020 7869 6232
Email: odt@rcseng.ac.uk
Royal College of
Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
27 Sussex Place
London NW1
4RG
Telephone: 020 7772 6285
Fax: 020 7723 0575
Email:
cwood@rcog.org.uk
Royal College of
Ophthalmologists
17 Cornwell Terrace
London NW1 4QW
Telephone: 020 7935
0702
Fax: 020 7935 9838
Royal College of
Paediatrics & Child Health
50 Hallam Street
London W1N
6DE
Telephone: 020 7307 5639
Fax: 020 7307 5693
Royal College of
Psychiatrists
17 Belgrave Square
London SW1X 8PG
Telephone: 020 7235
2351
Fax: 020 7245 1231
Royal College of Radiologists
38
Portland Place
London W1N 4JQ
Telephone: 020 7636 4432
Fax: 020 7323
3100
Email: enquiries@rcr.ac.uk