How can I make international trainees feel welcome?

Practical advice is invaluableVijayan Suresh, divisional medical director and consultant renal physician at the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, says, “For international medical graduate (IMG) trainees who are new to the NHS, adaptation is the first and foremost challenge. They need a well designed support system which provides them with local area knowledge, awareness of the hospital workplace, and signposting to available help.“Practical advice such as how to open a bank account or register with a local GP is invaluable. Consider sharing a list of estate agents, advice on where to shop, and which public transport networks will help get them to work. It also helps to include the best local takeaway and advice on where to find different cuisines in the information you share.“From a clinical perspective, offer trainees an induction package including resuscitation training, how to access the hospital protocols and policies, how to use the various…
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