How can I support international colleagues?

Notice if someone is being excludedFarah Jameel, GP, the Museum Practice, says, “As an international medical graduate (IMG) who relocated to the UK in 2007 I know that moving to a new country can feel incredibly isolating and alienating. Your sense of self-worth and identity is thrown into turmoil. Combine that with cultural and language barriers and you can really feel like an outsider.“We can support our international colleagues by inviting them for a meal, asking after their wellbeing, and offering support and help—they may well need it and be grateful someone cared to stop and ask.“Appreciate that English won’t be the first language of a vast majority of international doctors. It can be hard for them to understand some linguistic subtleties, so take the time to explain them. This is also where an employer-led induction and settling in package can be helpful.“Be a sponsor: recommend your international colleagues for…
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