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1. International Clinical Fellowship
Our new International Clinical Fellowship Programme (ICFP) offers clinical training for international doctors who are sponsored by their Ministry of Health, Government, hospital, clinical institute or national training body. We offer ICFP training in all specialties, which is a unique opportunity to enhance and develop clinical skills. The ICFP is offered over one or two years and we sponsor the GMC applications.
To enquire about our International Clinical Fellowship Programme please email [email protected]
2. Clinical Attachment (Hands-On)
Clinical Attachments (hands-on) are a unique and useful way for international doctors and medical graduates to get a valuable experience of practicing alongside NHS Trust clinical departments. It also allows them to gain an in-depth knowledge of medical processes and systems in the NHS, by getting involved in a relevant speciality. Our clinical attachments usually last between six to 48 weeks and all candidates should be GMC registered.
3. Clinical Observership
The Clinical Observership Programme has been created for clinicians who wish to observe clinical practice and experience Guy’s and St Thomas’ as a London teaching hospital. These programmes can be tailored depending on the experience and qualifications of the clinicians involved. Programmes range from six weeks up to one year. GMC registration is not required for Clinical Observership.
4. Virtual Visiting Professional Programme
The Thoracic Robotic Surgery observership programme is a six-week course, during which observers can engage in interactive learning experiences and gain a deep understanding of different surgical procedures remotely. You will be able to attend live surgeries, interact with our expert surgical team and have access to an extensive video library of on demand content.
Explore Visiting Professional Programmes
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Why Guy’s and St Thomas?
Find out more about Guy’s and St Thomas’ expertise and excellence in education
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Programmes
60+ programmes giving you the opportunity to learn, observe and work alongside our world leading clinicians
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Applying
How to apply for a Visiting Professional Programme
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International Clinical Fellowship Programme (ICFP)
Offers clinical training for international doctors who are sponsored by their Ministry of Health, Government, hospital, clinical institute or national training body
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Accommodation
Accommodation for visiting professionals is available at both Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospitals
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FAQs
Any questions about our VPP offer? You’ll find the answers here
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Find out more
Contact us to find out more about our Visiting Professional Programmes
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Visiting Professional Programme application form
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Leadership Programme
Our new certified Leadership and Professional Development Programme, in conjunction with King’s College London, will be available to all visiting professionals and international clinicians.
Clinicians’ stories
Kelly Geng
Rheumatology
Kelly Geng talks about her experience as a visiting professional on Guy's and St Thomas' Rheumatology clinical attachment programme
Gustavo Saraiva
Anaesthetics
Gustavo Saraiva talks about his observership placement at Guy's and St Thomas' Anaesthesia department as part of the Visiting Professional Programme for overseas visitors
The Cardiology department at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital has the full spectrum of cardiac facilities for treating patients with both simple and complex cardiac conditions.
We have a world renowned leading structural heart intervention programme along with clinical electrophysiologists who are at the forefront of academic science, internationally.
Visiting Professionals who visit Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital will be able to witness the core values of the National Health Service.
We’re able to offer a whole spectrum of cardiovascular experiences starting from clinical skills and ranging to complex structural interventions, interventional cardiology, heart failure, inherited cardiac conditions and also complex pacemakers and devices.
Participants who visit our programme will have a bespoke programme made for them which will be tailor made to each individual who is visiting our department.
And by doing this we’re able to make sure that the learning objectives for each visiting professional will be met.
We also offer a friendly working environment with regular supervisor meetings to ensure that all of our visitors make sure that they can maximise their experience whilst with us.
Come and join us and see the NHS at work, at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital.
We endeavour to offer you a fantastic experience during your time with us and hope to expose you to the whole array of different cardiac conditions and cardiac services that we’re able to offer.
Come and join us at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital and witness the NHS at work, with also access to state of the art cardiac technologies in a dedicated programme made especially just for you.