Scottish IMG Buddy Scheme (SIBS)

The Scotland Deanery has a buddy scheme to support IMG doctors who are new to working in NHS Scotland SIBS - Scottish IMG Buddy scheme. Buddies will be doctors with experience of working in NHS Scotland and will be able to offer support and guidance about living and working here. Our aim is to match doctors where possible with a buddy in the same location, region or specialty.

Request a Buddy - application form 

If you are new to working in Scotland and an International Medical Graduate and would like to be paired with a buddy complete the applciaiton form.

• Buddies will be matched where possible on a monthly basis. 

Application Form to request a buddy from the Scottish IMG Buddy Scheme 

Volunteer as a Buddy - application form 

A buddy can be any doctor with experience of working in NHS Scotland.

• Our buddy scheme includes consultants, GPs and resident doctors.
• Many of our volunteers are IMGs, however some are also UK graduates. 
• A job description for buddies can be found here.

Application Form to volunteer as a buddy for the Scottish IMG Buddy Scheme (SIBS)

Please note to be eligible to request a buddy required to be working in NHS Scotland. 

The buddy scheme is not for those looking for a job please see the careers pages.

This page was last updated on: 29.04.2025 at 16.16