14: Perspectives from... Displaced doctors

According to the BMA's latest figures, there are approximately 2,000 refugee doctors in the UK, many of whom pursue GP training to rebuild and continue their clinical career under a medical care system new to them.

 

We hear from three doctors, displaced by conflict and listen to their personal journeys, experiences and hopes for the future.



Guests

Dr Abdelnasser Ibrahim

Dr Fayqa Zia

Dr Mirkarimullah Zia



Resources

BMA - help for refugee doctors
Bridges Programme (Scotland)
Building Bridges
GMC - help for refugee doctors
IPC - Resettlement Programme for Overseas Doctors
Lincolnshire Refugee Doctor Project
London Met University - Refugee Assessment and Guidance Unit
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) Refugees Doctors Programme

Phoenix Project (Email: [email protected] | Twitter: @thephoenixprjct)

REACHE Manchester (Email: [email protected] | Twitter: @reachenw)
Refugee Council
Scotland Deanery - Refugee Doctors' Programme
Scottish Refugee Council
Wales Deanery - refugee doctors
WARD (Wales)

Visit our web page for more information on the College's statements and response to refugee and vulnerable migrants and displaced doctors.



Please note that the views expressed in these conversations are that of RCGP members and may not represent RCGP views or policy.