Key Dates
Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
| Application window opens* | Application window closes* | IGPMTS start date | How to apply |
| Monday 12th December 2022 | Monday 2nd January 2023 | August 2023 | Application Portal |
* Please note application window opening and closing dates may be subject to change.
Kuwait
The next IPGMTS application window is expected to open in early 2023. Further details will be available in due course. In the meantime, you may wish to visit https://www.kims.org.kw/
Eligibility
Phase 1 – to enter UHB’s induction programme
| Essential Criteria | When/how is this evaluated? | Useful links |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifications Primary Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent medical qualification) | Initial application | |
| Eligibility Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues in line with the General Medical Council requirements dated within the last two years, currently acceptable International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Occupational English Test (OET) certificate Applicants must provide certificate(s) of good standing from countries they have practised medicine in during the last five years | Initial application / panel interview to join IPGMTS | English Language Skills – https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/join-the-register/before-you-apply/evidence-of-your-knowledge-of-english Certificate(s) of good standing – https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/managing-your-registration/certificates/cgs-directory |
| Experience Have completed three years’ whole time equivalent postgraduate medical experience | Initial application / panel interview to join IPGMTS |
Phase 2 – during UHB’s induction programme
| Essential Criteria | When/how is this evaluated? | Useful links |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Certificate of Readiness to Enter Specialty Training (CREST), which maps to the UK Foundation Programme curriculum | During UHB’s induction programme | CREST forms & guidance – https://specialtytraining.hee.nhs.uk/Resources-Bank UK Foundation Programme Curriculum – https://foundationprogramme.nhs.uk/curriculum/ |
| Clinical Benchmarking | During UHB’s induction programme. Exact requirements will vary by chosen specialty but may include: o Self assessment / portfolio development o Written questions o Multi Specialty Recruitment Assessment (MSRA) – computer based test o Online interview | CT/ST1 person specifications by speciality – https://specialtytraining.hee.nhs.uk/Recruitment/Person-specifications 2022 recruitment overview by speciality – https://specialtytraining.hee.nhs.uk/Recruitment/2022-Recruitment-Plans-by-Specialty |