S1 Ep14: Perspectives from... Displaced doctors

Update: 2022-04-20

Description

According to the BMA's latest figures, there are approximately 2,000 refugee doctors in the UK, many of whom pursue GP training to rebuild and continue their clinical career under a medical care system new to them.

We hear from three doctors, displaced by conflict and listen to their personal journeys, experiences and hopes for the future.

Guests

Dr Abdelnasser Ibrahim

Dr Fayqa Zia

Dr Mirkarimullah Zia

Resources

BMA - help for refugee doctors

Bridges Programme (Scotland)

Building Bridges

GMC - help for refugee doctors

IPC - Resettlement Programme for Overseas Doctors

Lincolnshire Refugee Doctor Project

London Met University - Refugee Assessment and Guidance Unit

NHS Education for Scotland (NES) Refugees Doctors Programme

Phoenix Project (Email: phoenixprojectoutreach@gmail.com | Twitter: @thephoenixprjct)

REACHE Manchester (Email: reache@manchester.ac.uk | Twitter: @reachenw)

Refugee Council

Scotland Deanery - Refugee Doctors' Programme

Scottish Refugee Council

Wales Deanery - refugee doctors

WARD (Wales)

Visit our web page for more information on the College's statements and response to refugee and vulnerable migrants and displaced doctors.

Please note that the views expressed in these conversations are that of RCGP members and may not represent RCGP views or policy.