How things have changed in the NHS and UK in the past 7 years- an IMGs perspective.
Before I start, I wanted to let everyone know that this post is my personal opinion and should be taken as such. This will feel controversial however it is based on my experience and what I have observed. I am going to take it topic wise and explain everything in as much detail as I can. PAY When I came to the UK in 2016, my pay as a SHO was around 3,000 GBP per month after tax, pensions and NI deductions. At that time, interest rates were low and the cost of living was cheaper. Hence I could save more as a SHO. I used to locum and in 2017, as a SHO I was paid 55/hour as locum. This after tax deductions was around 35/hour - which comes out to be 400 per long day shift. I was able to save up for visa fees and relocation expenses when I started my core medical training ( in August 2017 - now replaced by IMT). Again, I was able to save up by locuming in CMT2 at 60/ hour and then moved to specialty training ( ST3) in August, 2019. The p...