Not in Priority Group? What IMG Doctors Should Do After NHS Prioritisation

Many international medical graduates are now receiving emails from NHS England regarding the new Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act. In this video, I explain the email I received stating that I am not in the priority group for specialty training offers in the 2026 recruitment round. If you applied through Oriel for MSRA or specialty training, you may have received the same message. ⏱ Chapters (Timestamps): ⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 –00:34 Introduction 00:34 – 01:28 How the Prioritization Take Place ? 01:28 – 03:19 Any chance for training post for IMGs now ? 03:19 – 03:26 What should we do now ? 03:26 – 04:52 Advice for medical students 04:52 – 05:14 Advice for doctors with GMC 05:14 – 06:17 PG training in one own country 06:17 – 07:38 Stick to UK pathway? 07:38 – 08:08 Gulf Pathway 08:08 – 08:42 Australia pathway (AMC)? 08:42 – 09:10 Europe Pathway In this video we discuss: • What the NHS prioritisation email actually means • Whether IMGs can still receive training offers • How the prioritisation system works • What international medical graduates should do next • Strategic options for IMG doctors after the bill We also explore realistic career pathways including: • UK specialty training • Fellowship of College of Physicians and Surgeons specialization in Pakistan • Gulf pathway through the Saudi Medical Licensing Exam • Australia pathway via the Australian Medical Council exams This video is part of my IMG Career Strategy Series 2026, where I interview doctors who chose different career paths after medical school. If you are an IMG preparing for MSRA, PLAB, or international training, this discussion will help you understand the real situation and plan strategically. 📌 Comment below: Did you receive Priority or Non-Priority status?