U.K. vs. your home country: Where to train from ?

 I am an MBBS graduate from India. But the comparisons might apply partially to your home countries’ health system and training programs as well.

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How is post-graduate training in the UK different?

Advantages

Better quality of life in training

You have limited working hours which do not exceed like in training back home.

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More support

Your educational and clinical supervisors , seniors, juniors and the deanery is always there to support you in terms of your academic and personal problems

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Consideration to life other than one in medicine

Freedom in terms of choosing gap years in encouraged . You can also apply for Less than full time programs if you want to.

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Better pay

Junior doctors earn a good amount of money to live a prosperous life.

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Better work culture

Bullying is not tolerated in NHS . There are checks and complain procedures in place where you can get help if case you need any

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More structured training

Training programs are not vague and are well structured in terms of regular work based assessments . This helps in better identification of strengths and weaknesses of the trainee.

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Well recognized and prestigious qualifications

UK post graduation qualifications are recognized world wide. You can work in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, middle east and Asian countries after your training.( also in the US under certain circumstances )

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Personality growth

You learn to live as an independent person and learn to accept other cultures

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Disadvantages

Home sickness

You can feel home sick as you will be away from home. This can be helped if you are in constant touch with your family and take frequent trips to your home country ( not a problem as you have plenty of leaves throughout the year)

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Racism

I personally haven’t witnessed any but some might feel discriminated. There is a no tolerance policy to racism in the U.K.. You can refuse treatment to patients if they are racist and you can complain if your colleagues practice it.

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