Brit J Hosp Med
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COVID-19 has had a significant impact on patient health and the delivery of healthcare within the UK. This article highlights perioperative considerations as elective work moves back to pre-pandemic levels.
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Most international medical graduates obtain a non-training job, such as a trust grade role, when they first start work in the UK. This transition into a new healthcare system comes with many sociocultural and educational challenges. The aim of this study was to learn more about the different types of challenges and propose solutions where possible. ⋯ This study highlighted the challenges faced by international medical graduates in trust grade roles and proposed solutions where possible. Although responses varied, educational barriers were the most widely highlighted concern. To understand the full extent of these hurdles, perceptions of other healthcare professionals should be explored.