Medical Training Initiative - applicant information

Medical Training Initiative - applicant information

Key details for International Medical Graduates (IMG) considering applying to the MTI scheme in Anaesthesia 

Applicants that are successfully appointed to the MTI scheme will be offered sponsorship for a Tier 5 Government Authorised Exchange visa for a maximum of 24 months. Successful applicants can also obtain full GMC registration.

Before an IMG can be appointed to an MTI post, the College must have approved the post in question for MTI.

Before applying for MTI, you must be aware of the following:

  • MTI posts are offered for a maximum of 24 months and the expectation is that upon completing your placement in the UK you do return to your home country
  • you must meet all of the eligibility criteria

We would encourage you to read all the information on the web pages carefully, and contact us if you have any queries.

Further information

RCoA-0422

Eligibility for the Medical Training Initiative

Detailed information about the eligibility criteria for International Medical Graduates wishing to be accepted onto the MTI scheme.
RCoA-0475

Applying for an MTI post
Detailed information about the application process for the MTI placement.
RCoA-2306

MTI - when you are in the UK
Details about the support available to International Medical Graduates when undertaking an MTI placement in the UK
MTI Poster competition

Completion of MTI placement
Details of what happens once you complete your MTI placement
Delegate asking a question at a conference

FAQs for MTI applicants and current doctors
Frequently Asked Questions about the MTI scheme in Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Medicine

If you have any queries or require further information please contact us via global@rcoa.ac.uk or call us on +44 (0)207 092 1559.