
NHS Clinical Attachment: How to Get One as an IMG (2026)
An NHS clinical attachment is an unpaid observer placement for overseas doctors. What it costs, who qualifies, which visa covers it and how to apply in 2026.

Celina Köhsl
3. September 2026
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Everything about admission, applications, and preparation for studying medicine abroad – entrance exams, clinical electives, nursing internships, and more.

An NHS clinical attachment is an unpaid observer placement for overseas doctors. What it costs, who qualifies, which visa covers it and how to apply in 2026.

Celina Köhsl
3. September 2026

Medical elective approval decides whether your placement abroad counts. See who signs it off, which documents you need and how much notice your school wants.

MUDr. Andreas Zehetner
2. September 2026

The AMC exam is the Australian Medical Council's two-stage test for doctors who trained overseas. Get the 2026 fees in AUD, the formats and how to apply.

Nils-Andre Stritt
1. September 2026

The MSRA exam explained for international medical graduates: what the two papers test, how the scoring works and what the 2027 UK recruitment round changes.

Nils-Andre Stritt
31. August 2026

USMLE Step 1 explained for international medical students: who is eligible, the new 14-block format, 2025 pass rates, attempt limits and a realistic prep plan.

Celina Köhsl
27. August 2026

OSCE exam explained for medical and nursing students: how stations work, how marking and resits are handled, real 2026 pass rates and a step-by-step prep plan.

Nils-Andre Stritt
26. August 2026

The PLAB exam is the GMC's two-part test for doctors who trained abroad. Get the 2026 fees, formats, pass rates, booking steps and the 2027 exam changes.

Celina Köhsl
25. August 2026

Do you need a J-1 visa for a US medical elective, or a B-1 visa? Compare both routes, the DS-2019 and patient-care rules, the real fees and the timing.

MUDr. Amandeep Grewal
24. August 2026

The OET exam is the English test the GMC and ECFMG accept from doctors. Here are the four sub-tests, the scores each body wants and how to prepare for it.

MUDr. Amandeep Grewal
21. August 2026