Supporting doctors starting a career in the UK
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We created The BMA international affiliate membership, to give international doctors all they need to know when thinking about working in, settling in, training in or being employed as a doctor in the UK. Whether you're thinking of working in the UK, planning your move, settling in the UK, getting your UK qualifications or finding a job, we're here.
Whether you're thinking of working in the UK, planning your move, settling in the UK, getting your UK qualifications or finding a job, we're here to support you:
Working in the UK
Thinking of working in the UK
We offer modules, training and advice for doctors thinking about training or working in the UK. This includes information about obtaining the necessary visas and applying to work as a doctor in the UK.Understanding working in the UK
International affiliate membership gives you access to advice on UK work culture and medical ethics. This includes information on how the NHS works, our ethics guidance and employment advice. It's a toolkit for any doctor working in the UK for the first time, and throughout their career.
Qualifying to work in the UK
Membership gives you access to eLearning and resources to help you pass essential exams for qualifying to work in the UK. This includes preparation modules PLAB. It includes access to the popular BMA Library and BMJ.Settling in the UK
Settling in the UK
Whether trying to understand the process of UK immigration or General Medical Council (GMC) registration, we offer both information, advice and support.Career Planning
Careers
We provide a large number of tools and guides for international doctors to help you understand career paths in the UK, including specialties and advice on where to look for jobs.CV Writing
Your membership will give you services to help you prepare your CV for job applications. This includes guidance and modules on writing medical CVs and a discounted rate on our popular CV checking service.
Job Applications
You will be given access to all you need to find jobs, and prepare your application for sending. We also provide a regularly updated database of GP and doctor job listings (NHS and private).Interviews
Our eLearning and advice content provides skills training for preparing for job interviews in the UK for all levels of doctor from graduate to consultant.
Contracts
Once you secure a contract, we'll be there to help check you get the contract that’s right for you with our contract checking service.Learning and Insight
Continuous professional development
The BMA offers continuous professional development for doctors at every stage of their career. You get a subscription to the world-leading medical journal The BMJ – helping you to stay up-to-date with the medical world. We provide access to CPD clinical and non-clinical modules and webinars. You also get access to BMA Library resources.
Apply online for access to international affiliate member benefits
1. Complete our easy online application form in 5 minutes.
2. We will validate your membership and send you a link for payment.
3. Start using your membership.