From all corners | Episode 3

Throughout its history the NHS has depended on overseas staff, including international medical graduates (IMG doctors), who come from all over the world to care for patients. In this episode, Dr Somto Ogbuagu, Dr Lisa Rampersad, and Dr Marvee Zakaria discuss their experiences, insights, and their advice for other IMGs - from the difficulties of being far from family during the Covid-19 pandemic, to the difference in workplace culture, and the shock of the British weather. 

Welcome to the third episode of The Doctor podcast, brought to you by the British Medical Association. Each month, we bring you conversations inspired by stories featured in The Doctor magazine. 

This episode is a conversation between three international medical graduates and will be accompanied by a feature article in The Doctor magazine about Overseas NHS Workers' Day. Once published, you can find a link at thedoctor.bma.org.uk/podcast, where you can also find a transcript of this episode. 

On 7 March 2025, for Overseas NHS Workers Day, the BMA will share further stories and experiences from international doctors, along with tips, advice, and resources to support IMG doctors in the workplace – including how a BMA membership can help. Keep an eye out for communications on Friday 7 March.  

If you are an IMG doctor interested in a BMA membership, you can find further information on the BMA website: 

• https://www.bma.org.uk/join/join-img-doctors 
• https://www.bma.org.uk/member-benefits/member-benefits-for-international-medical-graduates 

If you enjoyed this episode, you may also be interested in the following articles, on related topics: 

• https://thedoctor.bma.org.uk/articles/pay-contracts/enough-is-enough-imgs-must-be-involved-in-pay-restoration-campaign/ 
• https://thedoctor.bma.org.uk/articles/life-at-work/language-barrier/ 
• https://thedoctor.bma.org.uk/articles/life-at-work/here-to-help-refugee-doctors/ 

For more stories from The Doctor, follow @TheDrMagazine on X/Twitter, or visit thedoctor.bma.org.uk 

The British Medical Association is a professional association and trade union for doctors and medical students in the UK. For more information on the BMA, our services and how we can help you as a doctor, please visit www.bma.org.uk

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