This Privacy Policy sets out how we, The Savvy IMG, collect, store and use information about you when you use or interact with our website, thesavvyimg.co.uk (our website) and where we otherwise obtain or collect information about you. This Privacy Policy is effective 13th November 2019.
Contents
- Summary
- Our details
- When you visit our website
- When you use our website
- Marketing communications
- Information obtained from third parties
- Disclosure and additional uses of your information
- How long we retain your information
- How we secure your information
- Transfers of your information outside the European Economic Area
- Your rights in relation to your information
- Changes to our Privacy Policy
- Children’s Privacy
Summary
This section summarises how we obtain, store and use information about you. It is intended to provide a very general overview only. It is not complete in and of itself and it must be read in conjunction with the corresponding full sections of this Privacy Policy.
- Data controller: The Savvy IMG
- How we collect or obtain information about you: when you provide it to us e.g. by contacting us, registering, uploading and downloading from our website, completing registration forms, posting blogs, or signing up for content such as newsletters. From your use of our website, using cookies and occasionally, from third parties such as mailing list providers.
- Information we collect: name, contact details, social media information, IP address, information from cookies, information about your computer or device (e.g. device and browser type), information about how you use our website (e.g. which pages you have viewed, the time when you view them and what you clicked on, the geographical location from which you accessed our website (based on your IP address), engagement history and transaction history.
- How we use your information: for administrative and business purposes (particularly to contact you, to improve our business and website, to fulfil our contractual obligations, to advertise our and other’s goods and services, to analyse your use of our website, and in connection with our legal rights and obligations.)
- Disclosure of your information to third parties: user information can be shared with partners for specific types of content and events where a user has registered their information. Other disclosures are only to the extent necessary to run our business, to our service providers, to fulfil any contracts we enter into with you and where required by law or to enforce our legal rights.
- Do we sell your information to third parties (other than in the course of a business sale or purchase or similar event): No, The Savvy IMG, does not sell data. However, when you register or sign up for certain types of content, your registration data can be shared with sponsors and partners. Examples of where we do this include event registrations, webinar signups or whitepaper downloads. We will always make it clear where any information provided will be shared with other parties.
- How long we retain your information: for no longer than necessary, taking into account any legal obligations we have (e.g. to maintain records for tax purposes), any other legal basis we have for using your information (e.g. your consent, performance of a contract with you or our legitimate interests as a business) and certain additional factors described in the main section below entitled How long we retain your information. For specific retention periods in relation to certain information which we collect from you, please see the main section below entitled How long we retain your information.
- How we secure your information: using appropriate technical and organisational measures such as storing your information on secure servers, encrypting transfers of data to or from our servers using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology, encrypting payments you make on or via our website using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology and only granting access to your information where necessary.
- Use of cookies and similar technologies: we use cookies and similar information-gathering technologies such as marketing automation tracking on our website including essential, functional, analytical and targeting cookies. For more information, please visit our cookies policy.
- Transfers of your information outside the European Economic Area: By using our website, your information may be transferred outside of the European Economic Area. We take personal data seriously and as such we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including, for example, that the third parties we use who transfer your information outside the European Economic Area have self-certified themselves as compliant with the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield.
- Use of profiling: we use profiling to understand our users better through web and marketing analytics, provide targeted advertising and deliver a personalised user experience.
- Your rights in relation to your information
- to access your information and to receive information about its use
- to have your information corrected and/or completed
- to have your information deleted
- to restrict the use of your information
- to receive your information in a portable format
- to object to the use of your information
- to withdraw your consent to the use of your information
- to complain to a supervisory authority
- Sensitive personal information: we do not collect what is commonly referred to as ‘sensitive personal information’.
Our details
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact the data controller.
The data controller in respect of our website is The Savvy IMG.
You can contact the data controller by sending an email to info@thesavvyimg.co.uk.
When you visit our website
We collect and use information from website visitors in accordance with this section and the section entitled Disclosure and additional uses of your information.
Web server log information
We use a third party server to host our website called BlueHost Inc. the privacy policy of which is available here: https://www.endurance.com/privacy/privacy
Our website server automatically logs the IP address you use to access our website as well as other information about your visit such as the pages accessed, information requested, the date and time of the request, the source of your access to our website (e.g. the website or URL (link) which referred you to our website), and your browser version and operating system.
Use of website server log information for IT security purposes
We collect and store server logs to ensure network and IT security and so that the server and website remain uncompromised. This includes analysing log files to help identify and prevent unauthorised access to our network, the distribution of malicious code, denial of services attacks and other cyber-attacks, by detecting unusual or suspicious activity.
Unless we are investigating suspicious or potential criminal activity, we do not make, nor do we allow our hosting provider to make, any attempt to identify you from the information collected via server logs.
Legal basis for processing: compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject (Article 6(1)(c) of the General Data Protection Regulation).
Legal obligation: we have a legal obligation to implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk of our processing of information about individuals. Recording access to our website using server log files is such a measure.
Legal basis for processing: our legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) of the General Data Protection Regulation).
Legitimate interests: we have a legitimate interest in using your information for the purposes of ensuring network and information security.
Use of website server log information to analyse website use and improve our website
We use the information collected by our website server logs to analyse how our website users interact with our website and its features. For example, we analyse the number of visits and unique visitors we receive, the time and date of the visit, the location of the visit and the operating system and browser use.
We use the information gathered from the analysis of this information to improve our website. For example, we use the information gathered to change the information, content and structure of our website and individual pages based according to what users are engaging most with and the duration of time spent on particular pages on our website.
Legal basis for processing: our legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) of the General Data Protection Regulation).
Legitimate interest: improving our website for our website users and getting to know our website users’ preferences so our website can better meet their needs and desires.
Cookies
Cookies are data files which are sent from a website to a browser to record information about users for various purposes.
We use cookies on our website, including essential, functional, analytical and targeting cookies. For further information on how we use cookies, please see our cookies policy.
You can reject some or all of the cookies we use on or via our website by changing your browser settings or non-essential cookies by using a cookie control tool, but doing so can impair your ability to use our website or some or all of its features. For further information about cookies, including how to change your browser settings, please visit www.allaboutcookies.org or see our cookie policy.
When you contact us
We collect and use information from individuals who contact us in accordance with this section and the section entitled Disclosure and additional uses of your information.
Email
When you send an email to the email address displayed on our website we collect your email address and any other information you provide in that email (such as your name, telephone number and the information contained in any signature block in your email).
Legal basis for processing: our legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) of the General Data Protection Regulation).
Legitimate interest(s): responding to enquiries and messages we receive and keeping records of correspondence.
Legal basis for processing: necessary to perform a contract or to take steps at your request to enter into a contract (Article 6(1)(b) of the General Data Protection Regulation).
Reason why necessary to perform a contract: where your message relates to us providing you with goods or services or taking steps at your request prior to providing you with our goods and services (for example, providing you with information about such goods and services), we will process your information in order to do so).
Enquiry forms
When you contact us using an enquiry form, we collect your personal details and match this to any information we hold about you on record. Typical personal information collected will include your name and contact details. We will also record the time, date and the specific form you completed.
If you do not provide the mandatory information required by our contact form, you will not be able to submit the contact form and we will not receive your enquiry.
Legal basis for processing: our legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) of the General Data Protection Regulation).
Legitimate interest(s): responding to enquiries and messages we receive and keeping records of correspondence.
We will also use this information to tailor any follow up sales and marketing communications with you. For further information, see the section of this privacy policy titled ‘Marketing Communications’.
Messages you send to us via our contact form may be stored outside the European Economic Area on our contact form provider’s servers.
Phone
When you contact us by phone, we collect your phone number and any information provide to us during your conversation with us.
We record customer-facing phone calls for training and customer service purposes.
Legal basis for processing: our legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) of the General Data Protection Regulation)
Legitimate interest(s): responding to enquiries and messages we receive and keeping records of correspondence.
Legal basis for processing: necessary to perform a contract or to take steps at your request to enter into a contract (Article 6(1)(b) of the General Data Protection Regulation).
Reason why necessary to perform a contract: where your message relates to us providing you with goods or services or taking steps at your request prior to providing you with our goods and services (for example, providing you with information about such goods and services), we will process your information in order to do so).
Post
If you contact us by post, we will collect any information you provide to us in any postal communications you send us.
Legal basis for processing: our legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) of the General Data Protection Regulation)
Legitimate interest(s): responding to enquiries and messages we receive and keeping records of correspondence.
Legal basis for processing: necessary to perform a contract or to take steps at your request to enter into a contract (Article 6(1)(b) of the General Data Protection Regulation).
Reason why necessary to perform a contract: where your message relates to us providing you with goods or services or taking steps at your request prior to providing you with our goods and services (for example, providing you with information about such goods and services), we will process your information in order to do so).
When you use our website
We collect and use information from individuals who interact with particular features of our website in accordance with this section and the section entitled Disclosure and additional uses of your information.
Social Media Tools
We have a wide range of social media tools to be able to use on our website. These tools include (but not limited to); Sharing, Likes, comments and submitting content both on and off our website. By using these tools, you are providing your consent to store and use the submitted data whether personal information or general information both on and off our website.
Legal basis for processing: your consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the General Data Protection Regulation). Consent: you give your consent to us storing and using submitted content using the steps described above.
We may also use this information to tailor any follow up sales and marketing communications with you. For further information, see the section of this privacy policy titled ‘Marketing Communications’.
Information you submit may be stored both inside and outside the European Economic Area on our servers as well as third-party servers such as Facebook.
For further information about the safeguards used when your information is transferred outside the European Economic Area.
Registering on our Website
When you register on our website or via teachable, we collect the following information; Your Name, Email.
If you do not provide the mandatory information required by the form, you will not be able to interact with our website or on Teachable.
You can view Teachable's privacy policy here https://teachable.com/privacy-policy
Legal basis for processing: our legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) of the General Data Protection Regulation).
Legitimate interest: registering and administering accounts on our website to provide access to content, allows you to download content and facilitates the running and operation of our business.
We will also use this information to tailor any follow up sales and marketing communications with you. For further information, see the section of this privacy policy titled ‘Marketing Communications’.
Transfer and storage of your information
Information you submit to us via the registration form on our website may be stored outside the European Economic Area on our third-party hosting provider’s servers.
Marketing communications
Our content, goods and services
When signing up for content, registering on our website or making a payment, we will use the information you provide in order to contact you regarding related content, products and services.
We will continue to send you marketing communications in relation to similar goods and services if you do not opt out from receiving them.
You can opt-out from receiving marketing communications at any time by emailing info@thesavvyimg.co.uk
Legal basis for processing: our legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) of the General Data Protection Regulation).
Legitimate interests: Sharing relevant, timely and industry-specific information on related business services, in order to assist your organisation, grow.
Third party goods and services
In addition to receiving information about our products and services, you can opt in to receiving marketing communications from us in relation third party goods and services by email by ticking a box indicating that you would like to receive such communications.
Legal basis for processing: consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the General Data Protection Regulation).
Consent: you give your consent to us sending you information about third party goods and services by signing up to receive such information in accordance with the steps described above.
Transfer and storage of your information
Information for marketing campaigns will be stored outside the European Economic Area on our third-party mailing list provider’s servers in the United States.
For further information about the safeguards used when your information is transferred outside the European Economic Area, see the section of this privacy policy below entitled Transfers of your information outside the European Economic Area.
Use of tracking in emails
We use technologies such as tracking pixels (small graphic files) and tracked links in the emails we send to allow us to assess the level of engagement our emails receive by measuring information such as the delivery rates, open rates, click through rates and content engagement that our emails achieve.
Information obtained from third parties
This section sets out how we obtain or collect information about you from third parties.
Information received from third parties
We can often receive information about you from third parties. The third parties from which we receive information about you can include partner events within the marketing industry and other organisations that we have a professional affiliation with.
It is also possible that third parties with whom we have had no prior contact may provide us with information about you.
Information we obtain from third parties will generally be your name and contact details but will include any additional information about you which they provide to us.
Legal basis for processing: necessary to perform a contract or to take steps at your request to enter into a contract (Article 6(1)(b) of the General Data Protection Regulation).
Reason why necessary to perform a contract: where a third party has passed on information about you to us (such as your name and email address) in order for us to provide services to you, we will process your information in order to take steps at your request to enter into a contract with you and perform a contract with you (as the case may be).
Legal basis for processing: consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the General Data Protection Regulation).
Consent: where you have asked that a third party to share information about you with us and the purpose of sharing that information is not related to the performance of a contract or services by us to you, we will process your information on the basis of your consent, which you give by asking the third party in question to pass on your information to us.
Legal basis for processing: our legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) of the General Data Protection Regulation).
Legitimate interests: where a third party has shared information about you with us and you have not consented to the sharing of that information, we will have a legitimate interest in processing that information in certain circumstances.
For example, we would have a legitimate interest in processing your information to perform our obligations under a sub-contract with the third party, where the third party has the main contract with you. Our legitimate interest is the performance of our obligations under our sub-contract.
Similarly, third parties may pass on information about you to us if you have infringed or potentially infringed any of our legal rights. In this case, we will have a legitimate interest in processing that information to investigate and pursue any such potential infringement.
Information obtained by us from third parties
In certain circumstances (for example, to verify the information we hold about you or obtain missing information we require to provide you with a service) we will obtain information about you from certain publicly accessible sources, both EU and non-EU, such as Companies House, online customer databases, business directories, media publications, social media, and websites (including your own website if you have one.
In certain circumstances will also obtain information about you from private sources, both EU and non-EU, such as marketing data services.
We will continue to send you marketing communications in relation to similar goods and services if you do not opt out from receiving them.
You can opt-out from receiving marketing communications at any time by emailing hello@thesavvyimg.co.uk
Legal basis for processing: our legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) of the General Data Protection Regulation).
Legitimate interests: Sharing relevant, timely and industry-specific information on related business services.
Where we receive information about you in error
If we receive information about you from a third party in error and/or we do not have a legal basis for processing that information, we will delete your information.
Disclosure and additional uses of your information
This section sets out the circumstances in which will disclose information about you to third parties and any additional purposes for which we use your information.
Disclosure of your information to service providers
We use a number of third parties to provide us with services which are necessary to run our business or to assist us with running our business
These include the following: Internet services, IT service providers and web developers.
Our third-party service providers are located both inside and outside of the European Economic Area.
Your information will be shared with these service providers where necessary to provide you with the service you have requested, whether that is accessing our website or ordering goods and services from us.
We do not display the identities of our service providers publicly by name for security and competitive reasons. If you would like further information about the identities of our service providers, however, please contact us directly by email and we will provide you with such information where you have a legitimate reason for requesting it (where we have shared your information with such service providers, for example).
Legal basis for processing: legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) of the General Data Protection Regulation).
Legitimate interest relied on: where we share your information with these third parties in a context other than where is necessary to perform a contract (or take steps at your request to do so), we will share your information with such third parties in order to allow us to run and manage our business efficiently.
Legal basis for processing: necessary to perform a contract and/or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract (Article 6(1)(b) of the General Data Protection Regulation).
Reason why necessary to perform a contract: we may need to share information with our service providers to enable us to perform our obligations under that contract or to take the steps you have requested before we enter into a contract with you.
Disclosure and use of your information for legal reasons
Indicating possible criminal acts or threats to public security to a competent authority
If we suspect that criminal or potential criminal conduct has been occurred, we will in certain circumstances need to contact an appropriate authority, such as the police. This could be the case, for instance, if we suspect that we fraud or a cyber-crime has been committed or if we receive threats or malicious communications towards us or third parties.
We will generally only need to process your information for this purpose if you were involved or affected by such an incident in some way.
Legal basis for processing: our legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) of the General Data Protection Regulation).
Legitimate interests: preventing crime or suspected criminal activity (such as fraud).
In connection with the enforcement or potential enforcement our legal rights
We will use your information in connection with the enforcement or potential enforcement of our legal rights, including, for example, sharing information with debt collection agencies if you do not pay amounts owed to us when you are contractually obliged to do so. Our legal rights may be contractual (where we have entered into a contract with you) or non-contractual (such as legal rights that we have under copyright law or tort law).
Legal basis for processing: our legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) of the General Data Protection Regulation).
Legitimate interest: enforcing our legal rights and taking steps to enforce our legal rights.
In connection with a legal or potential legal dispute or proceedings
We may need to use your information if we are involved in a dispute with you or a third party for example, either to resolve the dispute or as part of any mediation, arbitration or court resolution or similar process.
Legal basis for processing: our legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) of the General Data Protection Regulation).
Legitimate interest(s): resolving disputes and potential disputes.
How long we retain your information
This section sets out how long we retain your information. We have set out specific retention periods where possible. Where that has not been possible, we have set out the criteria we use to determine the retention period.
Retention periods
Server log information: we retain information on our server logs for 3 months.
Correspondence and enquiries: when you make an enquiry or correspond with us for any reason, whether by email or via our contact form or by phone, we will retain your information for as long as it takes to respond to and resolve your enquiry, and for 36 further month(s), after which point we will archive your information.
Newsletter: we retain the information you used to sign up for our newsletter for as long as you remain subscribed (i.e. you do not unsubscribe).
Membership: we retain the information you used to sign up for our memberships for as long as you remain subscribed (i.e. you do not unsubscribe).
Criteria for determining retention periods
In any other circumstances, we will retain your information for no longer than necessary, taking into account the following:
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- the purpose(s) and use of your information both now and in the future (such as whether it is necessary to continue to store that information in order to continue to perform our obligations under a contract with you or to contact you in the future);
- whether we have any legal obligation to continue to process your information (such as any record-keeping obligations imposed by relevant law or regulation);
- whether we have any legal basis to continue to process your information (such as your consent);
- how valuable your information is (both now and in the future);
- any relevant agreed industry practices on how long information should be retained;
- the levels of risk, cost and liability involved with us continuing to hold the information;
- how hard it is to ensure that the information can be kept up to date and accurate; and
- any relevant surrounding circumstances (such as the nature and status of our relationship with you).
How we secure your information
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure your information and to protect it against unauthorised or unlawful use and accidental loss or destruction, including:
- only sharing and providing access to your information to the minimum extent necessary, subject to confidentiality restrictions where appropriate, and on an anonymised basis wherever possible;
- using secure servers to store your information;
- verifying the identity of any individual who requests access to information prior to granting them access to information;
- using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) software to encrypt any payment transactions you make on or via our website;
- only transferring your information via closed system or encrypted data transfers;
Transmission of information to us by email
Transmission of information over the internet is not entirely secure, and if you submit any information to us over the internet (whether by email, via our website or any other means), you do so entirely at your own risk.
We cannot be responsible for any costs, expenses, loss of profits, harm to reputation, damages, liabilities or any other form of loss or damage suffered by you as a result of your decision to transmit information to us by such means.
Transfers of your information outside the European Economic Area
Your information may be transferred and stored outside the European Economic Area (EEA) in the circumstances set out earlier in this policy.
We will also transfer your information outside the EEA or to an international organisation in order to comply with legal obligations to which we are subject (compliance with a court order, for example). Where we are required to do so, we will ensure appropriate safeguards and protections are in place.
Your rights in relation to your information
Subject to certain limitations on certain rights, you have the following rights in relation to your information, which you can exercise by writing to the data controller using the details provided at the top of this policy.
- to request access to your information and information related to our use and processing of your information;
- to request the correction or deletion of your information;
- to request that we restrict our use of your information;
- to receive information which you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format (e.g. a CSV file) and the right to have that information transferred to another data controller (including a third-party data controller);
- to object to the processing of your information for certain purposes (for further information, see the section below entitled Your right to object to the processing of your information for certain purposes); and
- to withdraw your consent to our use of your information at any time where we rely on your consent to use or process that information. Please note that if you withdraw your consent, this will not affect the lawfulness of our use and processing of your information on the basis of your consent before the point in time when you withdraw your consent.
In accordance with Article 77 of the General Data Protection Regulation, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work or of an alleged infringement of the General Data Protection Regulation.
Further information on your rights in relation to your personal data as an individual
You can find out further information about your rights, as well as information on any limitations which apply to those rights, by reading the underlying legislation contained in Articles 12 to 22 and 34 of the General Data Protection Regulation, which is available here:http://ec.europa.eu/justice/data-protection/reform/files/regulation_oj_en.pdf
Verifying your identity where you request access to your information
Where you request access to your information, we are required by law to use all reasonable measures to verify your identity before doing so.
These measures are designed to protect your information and to reduce the risk of identity fraud, identity theft or general unauthorised access to your information.
How we verify your identity
Where we possess appropriate information about you on file, we will attempt to verify your identity using that information.
If it is not possible to identity you from such information, or if we have insufficient information about you, we may require original or certified copies of certain documentation in order to be able to verify your identity before we are able to provide you with access to your information.
We will be able to confirm the precise information we require to verify your identity in your specific circumstances if and when you make such a request.
Your right to object
You have the following rights in relation to your information, which you may exercise in the same way as you may exercise by writing to the data controller using the details provided at the top of this policy.
- to object to us using or processing your information where we use or process it in order
- to carry out a task in the public interest or for our legitimate interests, including ‘profiling’ (i.e. analysing or predicting your behaviour based on your information) based on any of these purposes; and
- to object to us using or processing your information for direct marketing purposes(including any profiling we engage in that is related to such direct marketing).
You may also exercise your right to object to us using or processing your information for direct marketing purposes by:
- clicking the unsubscribe link contained at the bottom of any marketing email we send to you and following the instructions which appear in your browser following your clicking on that link;
- sending an email to info@thesavvyimg.co.uk, asking that we stop sending you marketing communications or by including the words “OPT OUT”.
Sensitive Personal Information
‘Sensitive personal information’ is information about an individual that reveals their racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, or trade union membership, genetic information, biometric information for the purpose of uniquely identifying an individual, information concerning health or information concerning a natural person’s sex life or sexual orientation.
Our website does not allow you to register any ‘Sensitive Information’, however if we ask for this, you will be considered to have explicitly consented to us processing that sensitive personal information under Article 9(2)(a) of the General Data Protection Regulation.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
We update and amend our Privacy Policy from time to time.
Minor changes to our Privacy Policy
Where we make minor changes to our Privacy Policy, we will update our Privacy Policy with a new effective date stated at the beginning of it. Our processing of your information will be governed by the practices set out in that new version of the Privacy Policy from its effective date onwards.
Major changes to our Privacy Policy or the purposes for which we process your information
Where we make major changes to our Privacy Policy or intend to use your information for a new purpose or a different purpose than the purposes for which we originally collected it, we will notify you by email (where possible) or by posting a notice on our website.
We will provide you with the information about the change in question and the purpose and any other relevant information before we use your information for that new purpose.
Wherever required, we will obtain your prior consent before using your information for a purpose that is different from the purposes for which we originally collected it.
Children’s Privacy
Because we care about the safety and privacy of children online, we comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA). COPPA and its accompanying regulations protect the privacy of children using the internet. We do not knowingly contact or collect information from persons under the age of 18. The website is not intended to solicit information of any kind from persons under the age of 18.
It is possible that we could receive information pertaining to persons under the age of 18 by the fraud or deception of a third party. If we are notified of this, as soon as we verify the information, we will, where required by law to do so, immediately obtain the appropriate parental consent to use that information or, if we are unable to obtain such parental consent, we will delete the information from our servers. If you would like to notify us of our receipt of information about persons under the age of 18, please do so by contacting us by using the details at the top of this policy.
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Hi, this post was really helpful thankyou! I have a question. usually we are required to take plab 2 by may by this do they mean we need to be GMC registered by may or just sit for the exam by may coz my internship ends in april so I am planning to take plab 2 by the end of may and as the results might take upto 2 weeks I might be able to get the registration by june or so. thank you.
Hello Fatima! You just need to sit the exam by May. Once you pass the PLAB 2 exam, you can apply for the GMC registration. Your application for a license to practice should be approved within 2 years. However, you need to complete your internship first, as it’s a requirement by GMC for full registration. You can check these websites:
https://thesavvyimg.co.uk/requirements-for-registration-with-the-gmc/
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/join-the-register/plab/plab-2-guide/what-do-you-do-after-the-exam#:~:text=Additionally%2C until 31 March 2023,apply to join the register
Hello! I have 2 questions. Does the internship before FY2 have to be a 12-months internship? Secondly, is it possible (Brexit) AND convenient to do the internship in UK or would it be better to apply directly to FY1 in this case? (I am an EU student). Thank you!
Hi there, yes the GMC strictly states that an internship must be at least 12 months in duration to be accepted for full registration. Internship in the UK is FY1, so applying to FY1 is applying for UK internship, they are one and the same. Currently there are no restrictions on application to FY1 for EU nationals. You will be considered equally amongst UK graduates.
Hi!
So I have been going through the articles and find myself getting confused at this juncture – we have to apply for FY2 standalone via oriel website right? Then what are the FY2 standalone posts that you apply for via NHS jobs website? Are they different?
Also, in a certain article of yours, you have mentioned that it is best to start at non training jobs AT THE LEVEL OF FY2. I find this very confusing.
For what kind of jobs should you use NHS jobs website and for what must you use oriel? And FY2 standalone from Oriel isn’t same as that via NHS jobs website??
Hi there. The UK system is very confusing because they often use multiple names for the same things and the same name for different things! To answer your questions
1. Yes
2. This is just a job listing, the actual application for FY2 standalone is only done through Oriel. Any FY2 jobs on NHS Jobs that is FY2 standalone is just a non-training job at the level of FY2 ie. the role and responsibilities are similar to that expected of an official FY2 post but it is not an official FY2 post.
3. You can review the different job titles and equivalence in this article https://thesavvyimg.co.uk/uk-doctor-titles-101/
4. NHS Jobs website is for non-training jobs. Oriel is for official training jobs.
5. It might be the same but the actual application for FY2 standalone is only done through Oriel since it is an official training post.
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I’m a medical student in china, will start my pre-graduation internship this year to finish june 2023… can i apply for fy2 non training after graduation? Thanks
Yes, I don’t see why not. Do you have a specific concern?
Hi
I’m an IMG with a similar situation to Mike. My pre-graduation internship is due to finish on June 2023. I was wondering if working in a service HO job at my home country for 6 months would make me unqualified for applying to the F2-standalone programme when it opens up in January 2024?
Hi Reham! Currently the only way to be overqualified for standalone FY2 is to have more than 2 years UK experience so you’re fine 🙂 All the best!
Thank you for the informative article!
I have a small question about the application process on Oriel for the fy2 standalone, 2022. I am currently filling the application however I am not sure where i’m expected to attach documents for evidence/ If this is a requirement at all as I am yet to see it being asked of me. Will I be required to provide proof of all written details in my application?
Thanks in advance
Hi Sarah, please contact UKFP and/or Oriel directly for help with the website. They can change things with the application each year so best to liaise with them for any technical issues. Hope it all works out, good luck!
Hi,
Thank you for the guidance you share on here. Really appreciate it!
I graduated in Dec 2021 and due to start a trust grade F2 soon. I plan to apply for the F2 standalone for Aug 2022 and provide a consultant testimony as evidence of my language skills. However, I have not yet completed 3 months in employment as doctor in the NHS to get a testimony signed so can I submit this evidence on a later date?
They generally require proof at the time of application, but you can always try!
Hey I wanna apply for standalone FY2 but my IELTS scores do not meet the criteria. I can produce a letter from medical school saying medium of instruction was English but not that ‘ 75% of patient interaction was in English’.
Wondering if I can still try applying with this letter.
Worst case scenario, my application will be rejected but will oriel black mark me or anything for future applications?
Hi there, rejected applications have no effect on future applications. You can try that approach but I’m afraid it’s unlikely to be accepted since it doesn’t meet their criteria. Hope it works out!
hello,
I am 5th year MD student, currently studying in poland.
I need to ask that can i apply for fy2 foundation programme after my graduation in
jun-2023. I need guidance in this regard.
Thank you.
Hi, I don’t know how medical school works in Poland but if when you graduate you have already completed internship, then yes you can apply for FY2 which will start in August 2023. The applications for that will open in January 2023.
If you have not yet completed internship when you graduate, then no, you can’t apply for FY2 standalone, you’d need to apply for FY1 instead. The application for that will start in July 2022.
Hi, great post! I was wondering if I can start my application process to stand-alone FY2 programme while still completing my internship. My internship ends in April 2022, can I start the process in January 2022 itself (hoping to be able to start FY2 in the same year -August 2022)?
Hi Heny, yes you can, but keep in mind that if you went to medical school outside the EU, then you need to pass PLAB 1 by November 2021 in order to be eligible to apply for fy2 standalone in January 2022.
hello,
i need the guidance on this. i have cleared my mbbs in june,2020 from philippines. currently licensed doctor of india but we were not required to do internship in india. should i have to do internship hereeven though i m registered doctor already or my clinical work will be enough to count as foundation training.
pls guide me through this
Hello, I just graduated from Medical school in Poland and currently about to start my Foundation Year 1 in Malta. However, my plan is complete FY1 in Malta and then apply for FY2 standalone in the UK. I would like to know, is this possible?
Yes, I believe it is. Please contact the UKFP if you have any further queries.
Hi Dr. Nick
I’m a medical student from Poland who is preparing to do her final exams. I have relevant European qualification so hopefully beginning of next year I will have my full registration. My question is will I have to do f2 if I don’t want to specialize nor do I want to work for NHS. I want to do a masters degree (L7) in aesthetics in a which is recognized by GMC. I want to work private and solely in this field.
Hi there, no you do not. You can do the aesthetics degree and go straight to working privately.
Hello Doctor!
I recently cleared the IELTS but unfortunately only got a 7 in writing. However, I’ve used my scores to book a PLAB 1 sitting for November this year. Could I retake the IELTS again sometime after PLAB 1 or 2 , and use that score instead to apply for a standalone FY 2?
Thank you for everything that you do!
Hi there! Yes you can do that. Good luck!
Hello Nick , Thank you for taking the time to write a very informative article .
I graduated medical school in March 4 2021 with an internship program pre-gratuation for one year , currently i am looking into applying for the FY2 standalone, according to my calculation my start year will be Aug 2023 since i haven’t taken PLAB 1 OR IELTS . so my question is that i will have 2 years gap before i start ( God willing) what sort of things can i do in these time to increase my chances of Acceptance .
Thank you in advance for your advise !
Hi there! You can start FY2 standalone in 2022 provided you pass IELTS now and pass PLAB 1 in November of this year. If not, then yes, your start date will be in 2023. We recommend you continue working to minimise your gap, especially in the 12 months just before you apply. You can also consider doing an additional degree like a Masters if you are interested in further education.
Hey Nick, thanks for this article.
Could you please tell how the FY2-ST1 timeline works ?
From what I’ve gathered, FY2 training usually starts in August (so, candidates usually complete their FY2 training by August of next year).
And ST1 training also starts in August.
So, my question is that in order to apply for ST1 (that’s gonna start from August of 2022), will I have to apply to the specialty in October/November, 2021 (a few months after starting my FY2 training, considering that I start my training in August, 2021) ?
This has been troubling me for long and I haven’t been able to get an answer so far. I’d be grateful if you’d answer this question.
Hi Aanya, yes that’s correct. That’s why you should prepare your portfolio well in advance of starting FY2! Do enrol in our free course for more information https://thesavvyimg.teachable.com/p/img-shortcut
Hi Nick,
Is there such a thing as doing the ALS course too early? I won’t graduate till June 2022, therefore i won’t start F2 until August 2022, Can i do the ALS course now or is it too early?
Hi there! ALS is only valid for a certain period of time, after that you have to take it again. If it will be valid by August 2022, then that should be fine.
Hello Dr.Nick
In our home country, we have two years of compulsory Public Health Service and in addition our last year of medical school is internship .
So I gonna have at least 2 years of post graduation Experience plus one year pre-grad internship .
I think they prefer applicant with less experience
would it be a red flag in my application ? Am I against the odds?(will they rank me at the bottom of the list?)
I really do like to start my career in easy to handle position to not to get confused
thanks nick for helping US
Hi there, that’s not strictly an issue but I’m afraid we can’t make any guarantees about how your application will be handled. You can try asking in one of the IMG FB groups if anyone has managed to get a place with similar experience. Hope it works out for you!
Hi Nick and Kim!
Thank you for this! I had a follow-up question: What are the other alternatives to FY2 standalone (except WAST)? Do the junior level jobs at NHS also count as FY2 experience, ie. do the junior level jobs at NHS also fulfill the 12-month experience AFTER internship requirement for ST1/CT1?
Thank you!
Hi there! Yes they do.
Hi Nick! Thanks for your informative post. I’m interested in applying for the standalone FY2 programme 2022 next year. The earliest PLAB1 date I could book was November 2021. As far as I understand I must have taken and passed PLAB2 by April 2022 at the latest. My concern is that I may not be able to find a PLAB2 seat by the application window in January 2022 but I may be able to find one In February or March 2022.
Hence I wish to inquire about the application process concerning PLAB.
1. Is it required to provide evidence of a PLAB2 booking at the time of filling up the application form which will take place in January 2022?
2. If not, may you please let me know at what stage in the recruitment process it is required to provide evidence of a PLAB2 booking?
Hi there! Thanks for visiting our site! 1. In the past it has not been necessary to provide evidence of PLAB 2 booking at the time of application. It can be provided later on in the application process. 2. The deadline for this changes each year, if it’s not stated in the application guidance I would recommend emailing the UKFPO directly to find out. Best of luck!
hi! I would just like to know, is the salary for F2 Standalone same with that of FY2 or WAST?
thank you!!
Yes, the base salary is the same but total salary varies depending on the number of hours. Some WAST posts have less hours compared to Standalone FY2 so the total salary may be lower.
Hello Nick, Thanks for the informative summary you have here. I was wondering if I would be eligible to apply for FY2 in August as I am expected to complete my internship in Ireland on the 9th of July. I will only be able to obtain my certificate of experience after the 9th. I have called GMC but they are unsure themselves with regards to people who are expecting to complete their internship.
Hi there! You can try applying now but you need GMC registration by August in order to start the job on time. Last year the UKFP allowed delayed start dates for those awaiting GMC registration so if you do have a problem, hopefully they’ll still accommodate you. I would say apply for Standalone FY2 now (applications close in 2 days) but just be open to the possibility that you may not get the job due to the timeline restrictions. In that case it’s good to apply for other non-training positions too so that you have other options.
You can also contact the UKFPO helpdesk for further advice. Best of luck!
Hello Nick, thanks for the amazing overview on the application process. I am currently doing my internship in Ireland and I am half way done. I have applied for the FY2 program on oriel. However, I am unsure if I will be able to get a spot in the FY2 program as I have yet to complete my internship. My internship is expected to be completed on the 11th of July 2021. I was wondering if this would affect my chances of getting a FY2 in the UK? Besides that, is there any other way I could obtain a job in the UK after completing my internship in Ireland without waiting for the next FY2 in January 2022
Hi again, yes you can apply for non-training jobs at SHO level. These are open all year round.
Hello
The official F2 Stand-alone applicant guidance for 2021 doesn’t mention completed CREST being a criteria for ineligibility, it only includes the FPCC and FACD upon completion of F2.
Could you please elaborate on this further and provide a source for this piece of information?
Thank you for your time
Hi there, the personal specifications state: “The applicant must not be working as part of a two-year foundation programme, i.e. currentF1 trainees, or have already successfully completed an F2 year and received a Foundation Programme Certificate of Completion (FPCC) or equivalent or expect to do so by the start of the programme.” CREST is the equivalent of FPCC. It’s not clear if they are strict with this though, they may not be. We’ll change the wording to “potentially”!
Hi Nick,
Thank you for such a great and detailed post! I have a question regarding the ALS/ILS course: is it okay to have a course booked for after the application window closes? I have a spot for January 17th, but the application window closes on the 15th..
Thanks!
As long as it’s before the start date in August then that should be fine.
I scored average 8.5 litstening and reading, 9 in lisgtening but 7 in writing. will I be eligible?
Unfortunately no, you need 7.5 in all sections for Standalone FY2.
Hi! I checked with the FY2 Standalone Applicant Guidance and it was indicated that the applications are until Jan 15 only. May I know when is the real deadline, Feb 1 or Jan 15? Thank you so much
Thanks for flagging this up! The deadline appears to have been changed. It is on Jan 15.
Hello,
I recently confirmed my GMC registration. I want to apply for FY2 standalone programme but my score in OET is below 400 in all section. In that case am I eligible to apply for FY2 standalone programme or I have to give OET or IELTS again?
Thanks
Unfortunately as your score is below the requirements for Standalone FY2, it appears you are not eligible.
Hi. I have a few doubts and would be really happy if you could help me out.
1. I heard you could do FY2 in your own homeland( for me being India) for 3-4 months and by doing that, i dont have to do the one year of FY2 in the UK if i show proof? is this true?
2.I just finished FY1 in India. I’m interested in Psychiatry and want to pursue that eventually in the UK.
And i have a few months off now due to the pandemic and waiting for PLAB2 dates.So i was wondering which would look better on my CV- if i did a non training post for a few months in Psychiatry or if i worked as a Medical officer for a few months under various specialities?
Eagerly waiting for your reply.Thank you so much!
Hi there, to answer your questions:
1. No. You still need a total of 24 months clinical experience in order to start ST1/CT1. This means 12 months internship + 12 months experience after internship. However you do not need to do a formal 12-month FY2 post. Please see the options here: https://thesavvyimg.co.uk/category/uk-pre-specialty-training/
2. It actually doesn’t really matter, as long as you show interest in psychiatry even without any formal work experience then you can get into training. Although working as a medical officer under various specialties will give you more opportunities to get your foundation competences signed off so it’s probably a better option.
Hello, doctors!
Thank you for the post! I would just like to ask if I can directly apply for FY2 if I have already finished my post graduate internship in the Philippines. This the internship right after the graduation and before taking the Philippine Licensure Examination. Thank you in advance!
Hi there, yes you can!
Hi Trisha, I have a similar question that if one completes their post graduate internship before getting a license will that be an acceptable pattern? How did it go for you? Thanks so much 🙂
Hi doctor,
I have got registered with the GMC, but I have a long clinical gap due to which its almost impossible for me to get my old references, but I am interested in the FY2 stand alone post.How should I deal with this?
Hi there, it’s best to email the UK Foundation Programme directly for their official advice. Best of luck!
Hi, could you please elaborate a bit about “person specifications” and essential and desirable criteria? Unfortunately the links are dead and I can’t find the info on the foundation website.
Are references required for the application? If so what type of references can we use?
Thank you for your time
Hi there, the person specifications and application handbook is currently being reviewed. Once the latest version has been published we’ll update the links!
Thank you for this really amazing and detailed post..I just need a couple of clarifications..
1. Do we need internship completion certificate while applying for visa for plab2 coz the internship in our hospital ends only in March and I need to apply for visa a bit earlier (January) so that I can take plab2 in May
2. Will I be able to get full gmc registration by August 4th if I get plab 2 results only by mid to late June as I can write plab 2 only in May.
Hi there, thanks for visiting our site!
1. No, internship is not a requirement for PLAB 2 or the visa.
2. It’s quite unlikely, you’re meant to submit your application for full GMC registration by May if you’re applying for Standalone FY2 however I would still recommend applying because you never know! You may get your registration in time.
Hi Nick, do you have an article or additional resources about entering speciality training through the non-training + CREST route?
Due to issues with timing, I may not be able to complete PLAB 1 for my application to a standalone FY2 job in Aug 2021. Instead of wasting a year, it would be ideal if I could do a non-training job so I would be eligible to apply for speciality training in 2022 but I have little to no information about this route.
Any help would be appreciated.
Hi there! Essentially you just apply for jobs through the NHS jobs website, start work in a non-training job, get your CREST signed off by the time you apply for training, and make sure you have 12 months of experience after internship by August 20222. There’s not much else to it other than that! 🙂 You can read more about applying for UK specialty training in this article: https://thesavvyimg.co.uk/what-you-need-to-know-about-applications-to-specialty-training-in-the-uk/
For a step-by-step guide to maximise your chances to get into UK training, do check out our Masterclass. Best of luck!
Hy Nick,
Thank you so much for providing us with so much info and for making things a lot simpler…
I have already passed PLAB 1 and awaiting PLAB 2 dates plus I have worked for 2 years in psychiatry in a non training postin my home country..I would be very grateful to know if I can apply for CT training in psychiatry for August 2021 intake with a CREST form signed in my home country and if I have no work experience in the Uk.I am planning on giving PLAB 2 in January.
Hi there, yes you can if have genuinely completed everything listed on the CREST form and you have a valid ALS certificate or a booking for an ALS course before August 2021. It’s not required (yet!) to have NHS experience in order to apply for UK training but we generally don’t recommend it. Best of luck!
Hi Nick,
Thank you for such a detailed post on FY2 standalone!
My question is, I graduated in 2013 and have been employed full time until now. i wish to apply for stand alone. Are my chances of getting through lesser compared to fresh graduates?
Also, I heard its difficult to get an ALS booking as seats gets filled up quickly. Is it enough to have a booking that could be past June 2021?
Hi there! 1. Possibly but there are no strict criteria against it so that’s no reason not to apply. But I would also recommend applying for regular non-training jobs since you are already experienced, it’s not essential to do standalone FY2 to enter the system here. 2. The new guidelines for F2 applications are currently being amended, you’ll need to check them when they’ve been published. We’ll also update this article if there are any significant changes!
Thank you so much for your reply!
I was a bit confused about this: “You don’t actually need to be licensed in Germany to become licensed in the UK so taking that exam is optional to your plans.”
I think in order for me to qualify from medical school (to get the PMQ) here, I have to finish my pre-graduate internship and take that final medical exam at the end in November, meaning it could well interfere with the PLAB 1 date, as well as the problem of not having qualified before I can even book the test in good time. I didn’t know PLAB was only possible AFTER finishing med school,
I had planned on taking it during my internship year. I am sure a lot of IMGs come across this problem due to different medical schools having different timelines. Perhaps it is possible to sit the PLAB 1 just before finishing medical school in certain cases??? I will check with the GMC about this and let you know.
Is there a big disadvantage for going for the “non-training job” route in the UK to fulfil that mandatory 12-month clinical experience before specialty training compared to the training route (standalone fy2 or WAST), especially when it comes to applying for specialty training? A lot of these things in the UK seem to have strict starting dates, so I’m afraid that if I don’t follow a certain track at the right time, I will be at a disadvantage.
Sorry, if this is a bit complicated! Thank you so much. And I will definitely ask the GMC regarding my final year of medical school and let you know.
Best,
Chae
“You don’t actually need to be licensed in Germany to become licensed in the UK so taking that exam is optional to your plans.”
This comment was based on your previous statement that you need to pass the “state” licensing exam in November. If the exam is required for you to qualify from medical school, then yes you will need to take it and it is not optional. If you can qualify for medical school without it and the exam is only for becoming licensed in Germany, then it can be considered optional.
You can book PLAB after qualifying from medical school. If internship is not part of your medical qualification ie. it is POST-graduate, then you can sit PLAB during internship. If internship is PART of your medical qualification ie. it is PRE-graduate, then it’s a grey area. The GMC says you can only book PLAB after completing a PRE-graduate internship, but we know of IMGs who have taken PLAB during a pre-graduate internship so the rules are not clear.
PLAB 1 & 2 are offered multiple times throughout the year. You can check the dates on the GMC website. But after November, the next PLAB 1 is in March which is too late for Standalone FY2 applications.
Disadvantages are that you need CREST signed off at the time of application to ST1/CT1, whatever specialty you do will most likely count towards any experience limits in the specialty you’re aiming for, and you may not get the support you need for CREST or to build up your portfolio as you would with Standalone FY2. If you can do all of these things in the non-training job, then there is no disadvantage other than that immigration rules may change again and you revert to this: https://thesavvyimg.co.uk/7-ways-imgs-can-be-considered-equally-alongside-uk-graduates-for-specialty-training-residency/
Of course, no one can predict what will happen with immigration rules.
Hello Nick,
Thank you so much for this very informative post, I am in awe of how detailed and well-explained it is!
I’m a medical student from Germany (however non-EU citizen), and will be finishing my “internship year” (which is the final year of medical school in Germany) in October 2021 and only AFTER I’ve passed the final “state medical license exam” in November 2021, will I be fully qualified as doctor here. I’m a bit unsure of how to plan this all out time-wise if I want to apply for the Standalone FY2 Programme. This leaves me no option but to apply for the following year in 2022.
This would leave me with an awkward gap of about 9 months until I can start FY2 in August 2022 (given that I get accepted). Would it be possible / would you suggest that I work a non-training job (at FY1 or FY2 level?) until I officially start Standalone FY2 (given that I have already taken PLAB)? It could be that I am overly miscalculating how much time and effort it takes to even go through this application process and maybe those 9 months is just what I need in order to get the application all sorted. Would appreciate to hear what you think.
Thank you so much!
Hi there, thank you visiting our site!
You don’t actually need to be licensed in Germany to become licensed in the UK so taking that exam is optional to your plans. As long as you complete an accepted pattern of internship, then you can submit the details of this and obtain full GMC registration. Please check first with the GMC that your final year of medical school in Germany will accepted for full GMC registration as a non-EU national. This seems to be a problem for some IMGs.
To be eligible for Standalone FY2 you need to sit PLAB 1 November 2021 at the latest and pass it. Please be aware that you need to qualify from medical school in order to book PLAB, if your internship is the final year of medical school and you finish medical school in October 2021, you may not be able to book the PLAB exam for November 2021 because it may be full by then.
If you do manage to book it, then you’ll most likely be able to book PLAB 2 around March 2022 and get GMC registration by around April/May 2022 so tbh, there’s really no time to start a non-training job prior to starting Standalone FY2.
The most pressing issue that you need to gain clarification on is whether or not you will be eligible for full GMC registration using your final year of medical school as proof of internship. Also, there is the possibility that you won’t be able to sit PLAB in November 2021 because all seats may be booked by the time you qualify in October 2021 so you’re looking at applying for Standalone FY2 2023, or skipping standalone FY2 altogether and just going for a non-training job until the start of ST1/CT1.
Hope that helps! Let us know how your query about full GMC registration goes! Best of luck!
Thank you for your reply!
I was a bit confused about this: “You don’t actually need to be licensed in Germany to become licensed in the UK so taking that exam is optional to your plans.”
I think in order for me to qualify from medical school, I have to sit that final medical exam from Germany in November, meaning it could well interfere with the PLAB 1 date, as well as the problem of not having qualified before I can even book the test in good time. I didn’t know PLAB was only possible AFTER graduating from med school, otherwise I would have taken it during my internship year.
Are PLAB 1 and 2 only offered once a year? I’m starting to realize Standalone FY1 might not be a feasible options due to the unfortunate timing of things, which is really upsetting… 🙁
Is there a big disadvantage for going for the “non-training job” route in the UK to fulfil that mandatory 12-month clinical experience before specialty training compared to the training route (standalone fy2 or WAST), especially when it comes to applying for specialty training? A lot of these things in the UK seem to have strict starting dates, so I’m afraid that if I don’t follow a certain track at the right time, I will be at a disadvantage.
Sorry, if this is a bit complicated! Thank you so much. And I will definitely ask the GMC regarding my final year of medical school and let you know.
Best,
Chae
Hi Nick, I’m glad that I got into your blog just in time. You have cleared many things, however I still have couple of things for you to clear for me, and I’d be really grateful to God who showed me the way to you.
I learned that my OET scores are fair enough to book plab-1, which I am having in 2 months time now. But, It just fell short to fulfill FY2 application criteria.
Please tell me about the followings:
1. Can you kindly tell me when will the next fy2 application date start. Does FY2 recruitment operates multiple times in a year or does it occur annually.
2. Where can I get the format to apply for the English language evidence as per point 4 in the language criteria.
kindly clarify above.
Much thanks…!!
Hi Tanmay! Glad to have you here on the site!
1. As mentioned at the top of the article, applications for August 2021 will open on January 4th, 2021 and close on February 1st, 2021 at noon. Recruitment to Standalone FY2 runs once a year only, recruitment to non-training jobs at FY2 level run anytime throughout the year.
2. There is no official format that we’re aware of, nothing is provided on the UKFP website, but you can email the UK FP office directly just in case they have one.
Hope that helps, best of luck in your application and PLAB 1 exam!
Thank you for the informative post Dr. Nick! I have a concern though. My post-graduate internship is until June 2021. I read that the registration should already be completed by May 2021. Would you advise still applying for this round? Thank you so much!
Hi there, no you need registration by August 2021 so you should submit your application by around May 2021 to give it adequate time. Approval can take a few days to up to 3 months depending on the complexity of your application. If you need to sit PLAB in order to gain GMC registration, just remember you need to pass PLAB 1 by November 2020. If not, you will not be able to gain GMC registration in time and your application will be rejected. Best of luck!
Hello Doctor
Thanks for this informative post. I would have worked for 24 months at the time of application. Am I eligible to apply for fy2 position? Also,When is Imt started after completing fy2?
Hi there! 1. You can still apply but those with less experience may be preferred. 2. If you apply for IMT during FY2, it generally starts the next day after you finish FY2.
Hello Doctors, according to your experience which is the best option for an IMG if I am looking for a CT1 / ST1, do the independent FY2 or non-training jobs.
You can do either, both are suitable. Here are some points to keep in mind:
– Standalone FY2 has a strict application process which starts in January each year. The job then starts in August the same year. On the other hand, non-training jobs are open all year round and you can start at any time.
– With a non-training job, you will need to ensure you have CREST signed in time for applications to UK specialty training, which is in November for Round 1. This is not an issue in standalone FY2 as you do not need CREST when you are part of Standalone FY2.
– Non-training jobs may not have an educational supervisor and it may be more difficult to get CREST signed off.
Hope that helps! Best of luck!
Hi, thanks for this useful post!
Is it required to have a “dean’s statement” for getting into a standalone FY2 program?
Hi there! No, the dean’s statement is only for FY1.
Hello,
I found this blog extremely helpful to get a basic understanding of the medical training structure of the UK.
However, I’m worried about a point in particular.
I’d like to apply for a standalone FY2, before training but I haven’t got any audits/research projects to my name. How difficult will it be for me to be accepted for an interview?
Hi there, these are not requirements for standalone FY2 but they help. Many IMGs have succeeded in getting a Standalone FY2 posts without previous audits or research so I would encourage you to just apply. Best of luck!
Hello, Dr! I wanted to know if we need a valid IELTS at the time of applying for Standalone FY-2. Like for example, if a candidate is unsuccessful in 1st round and when he applies for 2nd time in next intake but his/her IELTS expires, does he/she have to retake IELTS?
Hi, really good post.
What about if you are a UK citizen who studied abroad in europe now returning to the UK.
Are the odds of getting on the standalone better or worse?
Hi Han, due to recent changes to the SOL list, the odds of UK citizens and non-UK/EU citizens are all the same now.
Hello Nick,
That was a good detailed post.
My question is, I’m finishing internship in my home country this December and have already cleared Plab 1 and should have cleared plab 2 by then as well(finhers crossed) so I don’t have any post graduation experience wither in my home country or in UK. Will this be a problem or look bad on my application?
I’m trying for a clinical attachment as well in the meantime
Hi, according to the person specifications, post-internship experience is not a requirement. However, it’s also written then they prefer applicants who have been in clinical practice for the last 12 months prior to applications or can show maintenance of clinical skills and knowledge. PLAB and other CPD are ways to show this. Best of luck!
Hi, This was a very detailed post with lots of useful informations. I am yet to give my plab 1 in November and would like to know if the ACLS/ALS training certification could be done for any country or should it by from UK in particular.
Hi, only the courses from the UK Resuscitation Council counts.
Hi I am starting my FY2 nontraining job this August.i wish to apply for FY2 stand alone starting in tha next August. I have read in your essential criteria that if we have our competency signed off we cannot apply for it.So can I work as FY2 without getting it signed.Can you please help me by explaining the Fourth one in essential criteria in the person specification
Hi Nimi, you do not have to get CREST signed off in your non-training FY2 job. Getting it signed is up to you.
Hi Samira,
I have a problem, and would appreciate if someone could help/guide me in this
I have an interview scheduled on 25th June for an F2 LAT post, but my ALS falls on the same day
The issue is I need ALS/ILS for F2 standalone, but obviously I would not want to miss the interview. It is too short notice to try and find another place, although I am trying.
I mailed them, they said this is okay, but I feel like they think I have ACLS UK, even though I attached my certificate along with the email. Do you think they will sympathise with me when I show them my booking which happened to be on the same date as the interview?
FYI I am ACLS (American) Certified, but as far as I know, that has no place in the UK
Hi, you will need to contact the place you are interviewing at and request a change in date. Although it can help with your application to FY2, ALS is not usually a strict requirement to start FY2. ALS is normally completed during FY2. This is something you can clarify with the prospective employer when you call them. They can guide you further. Hope it all works out! Best of luck with your interview!
Thanks for the informative post about F2 standalone. My question is how helpful will an intercalated degree like Bsc or Msc have when applying for F2 standalone posts? Are there any IMGs who haven’t obtained such degrees and still got the training post?
Hi Samira, the applicant scoring criteria for standalone FY2 is not completely transparent meaning they don’t publish information on how applicants are scored per item in their CV so I can’t say for sure. But intercalated degrees and additional degrees generally do earn extra points. However having an additional degree is not an essential criteria, you can still get a job without it if you do well in other areas. Your application will be looked at as a whole.