Uk/england?????

[yowhatup]

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Can an American Medical graduate (MD) go into a UK residency right after graduation from the American medical school? Would the graduate be required to take PLAB?

If so, would it be smart to take both USMLE and PLAB around the same time, so the basic science information stays fresh?

Also if an american medical graduate completes a residency here in the USA, can he practice directly in UK or would he have to go through the whole training again.

BTW... he is born in a European country, but became an American citizen recently

 

[mercaptovizadeh]

Can an American Medical graduate (MD) go into a UK residency right after graduation from the American medical school? Would the graduate be required to take PLAB?

If so, would it be smart to take both USMLE and PLAB around the same time, so the basic science information stays fresh?

Also if an american medical graduate completes a residency here in the USA, can he practice directly in UK or would he have to go through the whole training again.

BTW... he is born in a European country, but became an American citizen recently

If you paid for a US medical education, its unlikely that its worth it to go back on a European salary; in fact, it might be very hard to pay those loans back on such a salary. I, too, have thought about keeping options open in Europe. I'm not sure what the regulations are, but I would assume passing entrance exams, language exams, and doing a residency there. Also not sure if residency done in one EU country is recognized in others.

 

[sirus_virus]

The Europeans are a lot wiser than the U.S. They have their stuff on lock down. You have a better chance winning the lottery than getting into most of their residency programs.

 

[ozzidoc]

Specialities are recognized across the EU, although sometimes a little extra training is required.

Residency is longer in the UK than the US. There are two compulsory "Foundation" years, ie intern/transitional years, which must be completed before starting specialty training. Ob/Gyn for example is 9 years in total - 2 foundation years plus 7 years specialty.

 

[BabyPsychDoc]

1) A EU citizen does not need to pass any exams to practice medicine in another EU country, including UK, so if you are a dual EU/US citizen, use your EU passport to apply for a job in the UK.
2) There is reciprocal recognition (legally enforced) of medical training/qualifications between all EU countries, incl UK and Switzerland.
3) You do not need to keep basic sciences fresh in your mind for PLAB, since they are not tested. PLAB is far closer to Step 2 / Step 3 in its focus and clinical orientation.
4) As a junior doctor (ie, resident), you are being paid better and work shorter hours in the UK, compared to the US (on average, that is). However, after you become a consultant (ie, attending), your pay would be significantly better in the US, especially adjusted for purchasing power parity.
5) You could do residency in the US and practice as a consultant in the UK, at least until a couple of years ago, when the whole training system in the UK has been overhauled. Now, you would need to check what every individual college would have to say (ie, RCS, RCP, RCGP, RCPsych, etc), plus probably seek PMETB approval.

In the end, it is all doable, if you are determined and have time and money (PMETB approval for someone who has not gone through a British training programme could cost in the excess of £2000.)

Good luck.