Tamar Faculty Virtual IMG Welcome Event

Tamar Faculty Virtual IMG Welcome Event
Theme: Welcome to GP Training 2025: Sharing Resources to Create a Soft Landing for New IMGs in Tamar Faculty

Wednesday, 27th August 2025 - 12.00 – 13:00

Platform: Microsoft Teams
Duration: 1 hour

Purpose:
Join the Tamar Faculty IMG leads, Tochi Achonye and Nicole Nation at this informal but structured orientation and engagement session aimed at supporting newly arrived IMGs as they begin their training journey in the Southwest.

The aim of the session is to welcome IMGs new to the area and give them a forum to ask questions, access practical advice, and hear from near peers and faculty about navigating GP training in the UK.

Aims:

• Offer early orientation into UK GP training and the NHS system
• Explore cultural, clinical, and practical transitions
• Prevent isolation and misinformation
• Connect IMGs to supportive networks and role models
• Signpost institutional resources and supports

Agenda

• Welcome & icebreakers
• Overview of UK GP training expectations and structure
• Cultural and professional transitions in the NHS
• Practical tips for day-to-day life (housing, transport, banking, etc.)
• Breakout discussions led by near-peer IMG fellows or senior trainees
• Q&A session with live feedback
• Signposting to resources (Deanery, RCGP, PSW, buddy schemes, etc.)