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Inside Our Refugee Doctors Project

Refugee and asylum-seeking doctors receiving clinical training in a hospital setting through the Lincolnshire Refugee Doctors Programme in the UK.

We are a not for profit Community Interest Company (CIC) who have been supporting refugee and asylum seeking doctors to achieve their goal of continuing their medical careers in the UK since 2019.

We help internationally trained professionals prepare for GMC registration and successful re-entry into UK medicine. When possible,we can also offer practical support to help members settle into the local community, including sourcing suitable accommodation.

Our Achievements To Date

109
109 refugee & asylum seeking doctors joined the programme

Refugee & asylum seeking doctors joined the programme

43
43 members achieved GMC registration and are able to practise as doctors in the UK

Members achieved GMC registration and are able to practise as doctors in the UK

33
33 members passed their OET exam

Members passed their OET exam

38
38 members passed their PLAB 1 exam

Members passed their PLAB 1 exam

41
41 members passed their PLAB 2 exam

Members passed their PLAB 2 exam

How LRDP Helped Dr Hazzim Continue His Medical Career in the UK

Dr Hazzim Elawad, who gained GMC registration through Lincolnshire Refugee Doctor Project, shares his thoughts on the benefits of programme membership.

“LRDP tutoring, with its high quality of production and sincerity, made the exam approachable.”

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Are you a refugee or asylum seeking doctor looking to continue your medical career in the uk?

PLAB & OET exam preparation

GMC registration support

Thinking of relocating? Here’s why Greater Lincolnshire is the ideal place for refugee and asylum-seeking doctors to continue their medical careers.

There are many opportunities for doctors in Greater Lincolnshire within the NHS.

Lincoln is home to a fantastic university with a brand new medical school, highly rated schools, and all the benefits of a small city, while North East Lincolnshire offers beautiful coastal towns, including the historic Cleethorpes Pier and Grimsby Dock Tower.

Greater Lincolnshire benefits from a relatively low cost of living, affordable housing, and welcoming communities with friendly people. Making it an ideal place to live and work.

Want to help refugee doctors rebuild their careers and strengthen the NHS?

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