Supported Return To Training Yorkshire and Humber International Medical Graduates Podcast Series: Episode 8: Dr Tolu: It’s just baby steps
In this episode, Dr Tolu, a trust grade IMG shares her perspective on overcoming communication difficulties, abbreviations, the British weather and social isolation. Start - 02:08: Introduction 02:09- 03:48 Dr Tolu’s perspective of her initial transition and communication challenges 03:49- 06:49: Overcoming feedback from colleagues 06:50- 11:50: Dr Tolu’s experience of shadowing and the challenges of getting to know the NHS 11:51- 16:42: What makes a good supervisor 16:43- 18:16: Adapting to the difference in weather 18:17- 20:32: Overcoming isolation as an IMG and pros and cons of living in hospital accomodation 20:33- 21:59: Overcoming the cultural differences 22:00- 27:46: Tips for new IMGs 27:47-29:09: Tips for educators 29:10- 30:37: Tips for general members of staff in the NHS 30:38 - End: closing Email - [email protected] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nhsewte Twitter - https://twitter.com/NHSE_WTE Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nhse_wte/ A transcript of this episode is available here