International Medical Graduates (IMGs)
The Scotland Deanery has introduced a buddy scheme to support IMG doctors who are new to working in NHS Scotland. Please note to be eligible to for a buddy you are required to be working in NHS Scotland.
The buddy scheme is not for those looking for a job please see the careers pages.
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 from the Scottish IMG Buddy Scheme (SIBS)
If you are new to working in Scotland and an International Medical Graduate and would like to be paired with a buddy, please register using this link. Buddies will be matched where possible on a monthly basis.
Volunteer to be a buddy for an IMG
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.
If you are able to volunteer as a buddy, please complete the registration volunteer form link.
A job description for buddies can be found here.
This page was last updated on: 30.01.2025 at 15.45