Medicine Abroad ― A Guide for Foreign Medics

This book is for you if:‧ You are thinking of practising medicine in the UK. ‧ You want to practice in the US. (Please turn to Chapter 12). ‧ You want to be a successful health professional in a foreign country, whether you are a doctor, nurse, physiotherapist or audiologist.‧ You would like to learn from someone who has already made the transition. The author, originally from Africa but now naturalised in the UK, has invaluable tips and advice for you. For example, she found that while medicine is the same everywhere, subtle differences in cultural background could make a big difference to one’s success in settling into a new workplace in a new land.‧ You’d like some advice on how to enjoy life as a medic, not just preparation for medical exams. ‧ You want a heads up on medical regulations and how to avoid putting your hard won career at risk. ‧ You need some information and helpful links on migration, work permits and visas, finances and taxes, and how to safely engage with social media.‧ You believe that ‘forewarned is to be forearmed’