Hello fellow medics,

I thought I would write a more personal blog about this exam.

The reason I feel so passionately about helping IMGs pass this exam in particular is because I have the personal experience of helping a family member to prepare for it. After spending many years away from his family in a different country and on an expensive MBBS course - my brother knew this exam had to passed, failure was not an option (as I reminded him most days…!).

Secondly, OSCE skills training and mentoring is a great topic that I enjoy and do on a regular basis as my job as a GP. I have also been involved in preparing for OSCE exams with similar format myself or helped others prepare. Having a chance to put this into action and seeing graduates progress in their learning and confidence is amazing.

Lastly, and the most important reason is I understand and have witnessed the drive and ambition that IMGs (whether UK or Non UK residents) bring. They have that extra drive that means they make hard working, knowledgable and conscientious doctors. I am so grateful that I have had a chance to work alongside IMGs and to learnt from them.

It has not been an easy year for those preparing for this exam with the uncertainty of just about everything, so to be able to get through this hurdle is going to feel amazing.

So, for those reading this - the best of luck in your preparation. Hard work does pay off. Stay focused, don't allow distractions to occur and just see yourself as passing and then running around on those wards August 2021 as a junior doctor….!

Happy vibes x