What to do after the foundation programme?

**fluxus** · 19-03-2009, 03:53 AM

Hi everyone! I'm Canadian and I've just received an offer today for the MBBS course at Newcastle. I would like to stay on in the UK after completing my degree, and work in either paediatrics or public health.

Newcastle's website states that all graduates are basically guaranteed a place for the Foundation Programme. Afterward, international students usually return to their countries of origin.

I am trying to establish my chances of staying in the UK. From what I've read, I would have to

(1) acquire the HSMP visa, and

(2) actually get a training or service post.

It seems to me though that this is too simple? Otherwise why wouldn't all foreign nationals elect to stay on in the UK for postgraduate training?

In any case, I think it would be reasonable to assume that I would be granted the HSMP visa, after graduating. I speak English as a first language, already have two degrees, and am under 30. It seems to me that those are the criteria that will gain you enough points for the visa.

I'm so overwhelmed by all the information I've read today. I've searched through past posts here and elsewhere, but can't seem to find a general consensus on the matter. If nothing else, please let me know who I might contact to find out this information?

Thanks, and sorry for the length of this post!

**Pinkbunny** · 19-03-2009, 01:49 PM

because postgraduate is better in the states...

**Pinkbunny** · 19-03-2009, 01:53 PM

It seems to me though that this is too simple? Otherwise why wouldn't all foreign nationals elect to stay on in the UK for postgraduate training?

because postgraduate is better in the states....and bcz there were many english unemployed doctors or something like that so they sent the foreign ones home as they werent allowed to work and train....

and are u going to be joining Newcasrle medical school?? i might just see u in september then!!

**boincview** · 27-03-2009, 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by fluxus

I am trying to establish my chances of staying in the UK. From what I've read, I would have to

(1) acquire the HSMP visa, and

(2) actually get a training or service post.

It seems to me though that this is too simple? Otherwise why wouldn't all foreign nationals elect to stay on in the UK for postgraduate training?

Well, a lot of the foreign students for medicine are East Asian and they don't want to stay, they only came because they weren't good enough back home.

You get the postgrad doctor visa for the foundation years. After that you marry a British citizen, or do a PhD and qualify for long residence. HSMP is a waste of time.

Getting a registrar post may be more difficult, but seems like a lot of people do it..