Two years of NHS service is an equitable benchmark for international medical graduates to access specialty training

Ibrahim Toeima; Barrak Almoosawi; Zainab Mansoor

doi:10.1136/bmj-2026-100592

August 18, 2026BMJ

Two years of NHS service is an equitable benchmark for international medical graduates to access specialty training

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To establish an evidence-based and equitable benchmark of NHS service for international medical graduates seeking admission into specialty training programs.
Conducted a policy analysis and consensus evaluation regarding medical workforce entry requirements and clinical experience benchmarks in the UK healthcare system.
Identifies a two-year duration of NHS service as an equitable, standardized threshold to gauge clinical readiness for specialty training.
Argues against arbitrary exclusionary criteria in favor of objective, consensus-driven definitions of significant clinical experience.

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Policy analysis proposes a two-year service threshold for international medical graduates entering specialty training, highlighting the need for evidence-based qualification standards.

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