NIMDTA - Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency

International Medical Graduates

International Medical Graduates (IMGs) are doctors who, regardless of where they may have obtained their primary qualification, do not have right of indefinite residence or are not settled in the United Kingdom (as determined by immigration and nationality law).

The Deanery welcomes international graduates but trainees should be aware that as many as 10,000 post-PLAB graduates are seeking employment within the NHS.

Changes to Imigration Rules

The documents below, from the National Association of Medical Personnel Specialists and DHSSPSNI provide information regarding the changes to the immigration Rules for Postgraduate Doctors and Dentsists which came into effect on 3 April 2006.

National Association of Medical Personnel Specialists

Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety in Northern Ireland

For more information and requests for permit-free training, please contact pauline.dardis@nimdta.gov.uk PA to the Postgraduate Dean.

IMG Induction Course

The hospital department organise an annual induction course for doctors who have newly arrived in the UK and are working in Northern Ireland. For further details please contact geraldine.mccullough@nimdta.gov.uk