Clinical Attachments and electives

International doctors applying for jobs and preparing for the PLAB2 examinations or medical students during their penultimate year in medicine may find it useful to undertake a clinical attachment. This is a non-paid, no patient contact observership.

Clinical attachments provide invaluable experience of the NHS, and can help overseas doctors gain a reference for future job applications. Doctors do not need to be GMC registered to undergo a clinical attachment as they will not be carrying out any procedures. Usually, clinical attachments are only offered for a period of a minimum of 2 weeks and and maximum of 4 weeks, and any further extension is subject to evaluation / recommendation from the supervising consultant.

In order to be considered for a clinical attachment, you must seek supervising consultant approval from the speciality of your interest.

For more information about clinical attachments, electives and work experience, click here. 

 

 

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