Support for refugee psychiatrists
This page provides information on a range of resources available to support refugees and asylum seekers towards working as a psychiatrist in the UK.
You'll find information on getting your license to practice, developing your work skills and available resources and wellbeing support from the college.
You can find information on how to apply for registration with a license to practice on the General Medical Council's
This includes how to apply for a refugee status using and where to find help with
The British Medical Association (BMA) has provided three steps to becoming a doctor in the UK in their
- Passing english language tests: or
- Passing
- unpaid work experience
It also includes the BMA's which provides free support for doctors establishing their career in the UK.
- The Refugee Council provides employment-preparation workshops and work experience opportunities on their .
- provides support for people who have claimed asylum in the UK to return to their previous careers. This includes support with language, education and access to employment opportunities.
- NHS Health Education England (HEE) provides a and to support refugee and asylum seeker doctors into NHS employment.
- NHS education for Scotland provides a to assist registration to practice in Scotland.
- Health education and improve Wales provides .
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to receive further information regarding a career in psychiatry