New UK policy on overseas doctors: International medical graduates invest £7500 in getting first job

BMJ 2006; 332 doi: 10.1136/bmj.332.7548.1033-a (Published 27 April 2006)
Cite this as: BMJ 2006;332:1033.2

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  1. Sasi Attili (skattili@hotmail.com), senior house officer, dermatology
  1. Department of Dermatology and Photobiology, Ninewells University Hospital, Dundee DD1 9SY

    EDITOR—The following is the approximate investment each overseas doctor has to put in before applying for jobs in the United Kingdom:

    IELTS (language exam): £150 PLAB1 (medical exam): £145 PLAB2 (medical exam): £430 Provisional GMC registration: £100 …

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