Online Courses for International Medical Graduates UK

08/06/2024

ECGs can be a headache!

Starting out in the NHS can be challenging.

Gain confidence with ECG interpretation on the 9th of June,
9am - 2pm (UK).

Facilitator: Dr Shouvik Haldar, NHS consultant cardiologist and electrophysiologist at the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, London.

Participants will receive:
A Certificate equiv. to 4 CPD credits
Access to a bank of ECGs
A video recording of the course

The aim of the course is to expose doctors to a wide range of ECGs in the context of the clinical scenarios in which you will encounter them whilst working in NHS Acute Hospitals, Mental Health Trusts and Private Hospitals.

This is what previous participants said:

“The course was very interactive, we were sent a workbook before. The speaker was very understanding and patient; he was a great teacher :)”

“Very interactive, very friendly, did not feel intimidated”

Enrol today to guarantee a space on the next course:

A half-day online course for IMGs that are new to clinical practice in the NHS, delivered by an NHS consultant cardiologist and electrophysiologist.

20/09/2023

Start the conversation with confidence. Our 1-day professional communications skills course addresses the specific learning needs of doctors, new to the NHS. Thursday 5 Oct, online from the Centre for International Medical Graduates.

This one-day professional communication skills course has been designed to address the specific learning needs of doctors of all grades that are new to the NHS. It is a deep dive into the structure and processes you require to enhance and maintain your professional communication skills.

20/09/2023

Free 12-week course for IMGs starts 5 Oct 2023. Sign up now to get the knowledge you need to navigate the NHS system for IMGs working or studying in the UK. https://centreforimgs.com/courses/welcome-to-the-nhs-a-comprehensive-12-week-induction-course-for-imgs-online-free/

20/09/2023

Free 12-week course for IMGs starts 5 Oct 2023. Sign up now to get the knowledge you need to navigate the NHS system for IMGs working or studying in the UK.
Sign up here - https://centreforimgs.com/courses/welcome-to-the-nhs-a-comprehensive-12-week-induction-course-for-imgs-online-free/

20/09/2023

Free 12-week course for IMGs starts 5 Oct 2023. Sign up now to get the knowledge you need to navigate the NHS system for IMGs working or studying in the UK.

This is a FREE comprehensive induction to practice for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) that have come to work and train in the National Health Service in the UK. It covers a breath of topics on the issues that IMGs may grapple with in the first few months of work. We have co-designed this cou...

10/06/2023

4th ECG interpretation for IMGs (Online), 18th June 2023
by Dr Shouvik Haldar
Consultant Cardiologist & Electrophysiologist, Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, and Chair, British Cardiovascular Society Education Division

REGISTER HERE: ECGforimgs.eventbrite.co.uk

The COURSE PACKAGE includes:

(A) Online Course Link: emailed to you the week before the event.

(B) Course Programme: emailed to you the week before the event.

(C) Pre-Course Workbook: A comprehensive workbook of all the ECGs and clinical scenarios over the course of the day. You will receive this by email in the week before the course.

(D) Feedback form: Link emailed on the day of the event.

(E) Certificate of Participation: equivalent to 4 hours of CPD is provided after the course.

(F) Video Recording & PDF copy of Course Slides: The video recording will be available to all participants on our Learning Management Platform a week after the event for 30 days from the release date. The pdf copy of the slides will be emailed within 3 working days after the course.

We look forward to meeting you!

A half-day course for IMGs that are new to clinical practice in the NHS, delivered by an NHS consultant cardiologist and electrophysiologist

15/05/2023

The 17th Acute Medicine for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) ONLINE Course is on the 20th of May 2023. A Certificate of Participation equivalent to 8 hours of CPD credit will be provided after the course.

Facilitators are NHS Acute Medicine, Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Respiratory and Intensive Care consultants.

This is what previous participants said:
''It is one of the most interactive workshops I have attended; very impressive especially as it was online. I also feel more confident / less anxious about starting work in the NHS''

''Excellent workshop,helped me feel alot more confident about on-calls and nights. Would highly recommend to any doctor starting in the NHS."

Register at: https://acutemedforimgs.eventbrite.co.uk

We suggest you consider using your study leave budget to fund this course.

An innovative course for IMGs new to acute medical practice in the NHS, delivered by experienced NHS consultants.

18/03/2023

ECG interpretation for IMGs on the 26th of March 2023 (Online). 09:00 - 14:00hrs (UK time). Equivalent to 4hours of CPD credits. Certificate of Participation after the course.

Register at: https://ecgforimgs.eventbrite.co.uk

Are you a new doctor in the NHS or would just like to update your skill with ECG interpretation?

This is an excellent course that will cover several ECGs that are commonly encountered by Junior Doctors working in acute and emergency care:

Acute coronary syndrome
Pericarditis & Myocarditis
Atrial Fibrillation & Atrial Flutter
Supraventriclar tachycardia
Ventricular hypertrophy
Bundle Branch Block
ECG changes in Electrolyte abnormalities
Ventricular tachycardias...and much more

All ECGs are discussed in the context of clinical scenarios, which will be provided in a pre-course workbook. A pdf copy of all slides will be provided after the course.

Facilitator:
Dr Shouvik Haldar
Consultant Cardiologist & Electrophysiologist,
Rotal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust
Chair, British Cardiovascular Society, Education Division

We look forward to meeting you (virtually) soon!

A half-day course for IMGs that are new to clinical practice in the NHS, delivered by an NHS consultant cardiologist and electrophysiologist

18/03/2023

Safe Prescribing for IMGs: Primary Care (GP Trainees) on the 23rd of March 2023 (Online). 09:00 - 16:00 GMT

Register at: https://safeprescribingforimgsGPs.eventbrite.co.uk

Are you a GP Trainee in the NHS?
This is an excellent update course that will cover several key topics that are relevant to your clinical practice:

Hypertension & Diabetes Update
Shared Care Prescribing
Drugs that require monitoring - Safety nettings, Recall systems
Acute Infections (Bacterial & Viral)
Addictive medication prescribing
Structured medication review
End-of-Life prescribing
And much more...

We will walk you through several common prescribing scenarios that you will encounter as a GP Trainee in a way that builds your confidence:

Facilitators:
Dr L Rajput - GP, medical educator & professional coach
'Layo Ogunremi - Cardiovascular disease prevention lead Pharmacist, NHS
Yuen Say Toh - Joint Clinical Director Apex PCN, Lead Senior PCN Clinical Pharmacist
Dr Jaiye Olaleye - GP, medical educator

A one-day course for IMGs that are new to NHS General Practice, delivered by GPs, medical educators and a lead PCN clinical pharmacist.

02/02/2023

2nd ECG for IMGs course (Online)

Register at: ecgforimgs.eventbrite.co.uk

By Dr Haldar, consultant cardiologist & electrophysiologist, NHS

This is what previous participants said:

"The fact that the course was very interactive, we were sent a workbook before and the speaker was very understanding and patient. He was a great teacher :)"

"Very lucid and detailed explanation."

There are just a few spaces left for the course on the 4th of February.

We look forward to seeing you there!

29/10/2022

Safe Prescribing for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) on the 3rd of December 2022 (Online)

Register at: https://safeprescribingforimgs.eventbrite.co.uk

Are you starting a new job in the NHS?

Knowing what to prescribe based on clinical guidelines, and how to prescribe these safely using several information resources like the British National Formulary, MEDUSA injectable medicines guide, Renal Drug Handbook etc, is invaluable.

We will walk you through several common prescribing scenarios that you will encounter as a Junior Doctor, to build your confidence with prescribing safely.

Facilitators:
Dr Akin Falayajo,
Consultant in Acute Medicine,
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Mrs Balwinder Bolla,
Consultant Antimicrobial Pharmacist
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Ms Rabia Ahmed
Programme Director & Senior Lecturer
Aston Pharmacy School, Birmingham

A one-day course for IMGs that are new to clinical practice in the NHS, delivered by an NHS Consultant Pharmacist and Consultant Physician.