RCEM International Sponsorship Scheme (Medical Training Initiative)

Overview

RCEM's MTI sponsorship scheme enabling overseas emergency physicians to train in NHS posts for up to two years with GMC registration without PLAB.

The programme

Focus

General emergency medicine

Training type

International training scheme

Duration

6–24 months

Start

Not stated on official page

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

Not stated on official page

Department

RCEM International / Medical Training Initiative

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Current trainee in an overseas EM programme, EM consultant, or consultant in another specialty with ≥12 months EM experience; ≥3 years postgraduate training incl. internship and ≥1 year EM training; institutional sponsor in home country; acceptable IELTS/OET

International applicants

Yes – only for doctors based in non-EEA countries; priority to DfID priority and low/lower-middle income countries; must return home after placement

Visa support

Tier 5 (Government Authorised Exchange) visa with Certificate of Sponsorship from the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges

Licence requirement

RCEM sponsorship for full GMC registration without PLAB (not available to those who have failed PLAB)

How to apply

Deadline

Not stated on official page

Application method

Email MTI@rcem.ac.uk for an application pack; RCEM-approved interview; RCEM can match applicants to posts

Funding

Funding

Not stated on official page

Official sources