International Medical Graduates group

The RCGP International Medical Graduate group brings together GPs and College members, who are IMGs or wish to support IMG – related initiatives.

Three women in conversation

Our Aim

The International Medical Graduates (IMGs) group has evolved from the North of England Faculties IMG Group, established in 2021, to become a nationwide community dedicated to empowering IMGs and allies within the college and beyond.

By fostering collaboration, amplifying voices, and enhancing visibility, this group strengthens the IMG network nationally while advocating for meaningful representation and support.

Current work

As a newly established group, we are in the process of developing a comprehensive work plan. The group is focusing on:

  • Building a community
  • Enhance visibility and broaden reach
  • Driving representation
  • Engagement opportunities

Our group

Dr Sylvia Kama–Kieghe

Dr Sylvia Kama-Kieghe is an Out of Hours GP supervisor with Sheffield GP Collaborative, a GP tutor and examiner for the University of Sheffield Medical School. She is also Vice-Chair for the South Yorkshire & North Trent (SYNT) Faculty of the Royal College of General Practitioners and Member Board of Trustees of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health, FSRH.

She is passionate about promoting women's health and uses her platform as a General Practitioner to deliver care and support women and their families around their sexual and reproductive health.

Podcasts

  1. Podcast Supporting IMGs - GP online - Podcast: Supporting international medical graduate GPs and GP registrars | GPonline
  2. Podcast - How General Practice Can Support IMGs - How General Practice can support International Medical Graduates | Primary Care Knowledge Boost

Our upcoming events:

Group outputs

Support & Guidance:

  • Provide signposting to resources, training, and professional development opportunities.
  • Foster peer-to-peer networking and problem-solving. Through the usage of the RCGP members forum.

Connect

If you would like more information or are interested in joining the IMG Community, please contact advocates@rcgp.org.uk, and you will be connected with the relevant person.

We also encourage you to join the RCGP members' forum, where you can engage in discussions with other members and stay updated on the latest developments and opportunities within the group. This forum provides a platform for continuous dialogue and knowledge sharing among members.