Hi guys,
So I was speaking with a fellow applicant who also has offers under his belt earlier on. He has a sibling who is currently studying at a London medical school and he was under a clear impression, from his sister's experience whilst doing clinical training, that many doctors who were qualifying there intended to move abroad after receiving training here.
I was wondering if that's a general trend which is increasing/fluctuating within the UK - are well-trained doctors moving to places like the US where pay can be more rewarding, taxes are less and private healthcare ensures that they will always be able to continue doing the job they love with flexible times and rates?
It's strange to me because I didn't think it was that common for UK graduates to move away because of the pretty decent job security and benefits the NHS brings us. Also, how much further training do you need when you go to places such as the States? I wouldn't discount moving abroad if (provided I actually get the grades this year) it gives me better prospects and/or better chances to develop my skills.
Perhaps my friend was exaggerating about the numbers who intend to move away, or perhaps those same people decide against it once they hit FY1.