The Scotland Deanery has introduced a buddy scheme to support IMG doctors who are new to working in Scotland.
Buddies will be doctors with experience of working in Scotland and will be able to offer support and guidance about living and working here. We aim to match doctors with a buddy in the same geographical area so that they can help to answer any local queries, for example about accommodation or the local hospital.
Volunteer to be a buddy
We are seeking volunteers to act as buddies to new IMG doctors. If you are able to volunteer as a buddy, please complete the registration volunteer form link Thank you for your assistance.
Further information and guidance for buddies is available here. A job description for buddies can be found here.
Sign up for a buddy
If you are new to working in Scotland and International Medical Graduate and would like to be paired with a buddy, please register using link
In some cases it may not be possible to find a buddy in your local area, in which case we will choose the most appropriate buddy for you in another location and they will be able to support you remotely.
Please note to be eligable to for a buddy your are required to be working in Scotland. The buddy scheme is not for those looking for a job please see the careers pages.
This page was last updated on: 17.06.2024 at 14.48
