Investing in learning and training refugee doctors
Yong Lock Ong1, Penny Trafford, Elisabeth Paice
1London Deanery, International Medical Graduates Office, London, UK. penny.trafford@londondeanery.ac.uk
The Clinical Teacher
|December 8, 2010
Summary
Innovative training programs help refugee doctors re-enter the UK National Health Service (NHS). Adequate resources are crucial for these skilled professionals to benefit patients and the NHS.
Area of Science:
- Medical workforce development
- Refugee integration into healthcare
Background:
- Medically qualified refugees aim to resume clinical practice.
- The UK National Health Service (NHS) requires a robust workforce.
- Refugee doctors possess valuable skills and experience for the NHS.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on initiatives by the London Deanery to support refugee doctors' return to medical employment.
- To analyze the outcomes of these initiatives.
- To discuss barriers faced by refugee doctors in securing substantive medical posts.
Main Methods:
- The London Deanery implemented programs including clinical attachments, supernumerary posts, and General Practitioner (GP) training rotations over 8 years.
- Data on projects, participating doctors, educational provisions, and outcomes were collected and analyzed.
- Obstacles to returning to substantive medical positions were also examined.
Main Results:
- 56% of refugee doctors were employed post-scheme.
- 52% secured substantive medical positions.
- 39% entered formal training grades.
Conclusions:
- Work-based training programs for refugee doctors are beneficial and demonstrate value.
- Adequate funding and resources are essential for maximizing the contribution of refugee doctors to the NHS.
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