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Programme Details
GOSH international Fellows will enhance their individual medical training, as well as sharing their expertise to improve the health services in their own countries. Our International Medical Fellowship Programme lasts between one or two years and, is suitable for doctors who have completed at least four years of speciality training.
Our GOSH Fellows have access to a wide range of opportunities to advance their skills, by learning alongside world-leading experts in their respective specialities and working at the forefront of medical advancements. Fellows will have unrivalled access to academia, and are encouraged to participate in ground-breaking research projects, furthering their professional reputation within their field.
We hold a unique position in the UK as both an official General Medical Council (GMC) sponsor, allowing us to support entry onto the UK Medical Register, and also an official UK Visa government sponsor.
GOSH is based in London; one of the world’s most open, multicultural, and cosmopolitan cities. London is a major international travel hub, and our programme offers International Fellows the convenience of easy travel worldwide. GOSH’s location at the heart of London means that the hospital is uniquely placed to unite world-leading experts under one roof, facilitating unparalleled collaborations that will help to change the lives of seriously ill children across the world.
Benefits of joining our programme
- Opportunity to work with world-renowned experts, engaging in cutting-edge research and contributing to the advancement of paediatric healthcare
- We have many years of experience in delivering UK medical and surgical training commissioned by NHS England aligned with professional and specialty curricula.
- Our Educational Supervisors are accredited with the Academy of Medical Educators, ensuring the highest standards of supervision and mentorship are met.
- Fellows will be equipped with enhanced expertise to strengthen paediatric healthcare services within their country of origin.
- Opportunity to develop a range of transferable skills including leadership, management, developing guidelines, conducting audit, research activities and understanding of clinical governance and quality improvement.
- Facilitation of knowledge exchange between GOSH and home organisation, establishing sustainable partnerships that promote continued learning and the sharing of expertise.
- Anaesthesia
- Audiological Medicine
- Bone Marrow Transplant
- Cardiac Imaging
- Cardiac Intensive Care
- Cardiology
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Children’s Epilepsy Surgery Service
- Clinical Genetics
- Craniofacial Surgery
- Dental and Maxillofacial
- Dermatology
- Electrophysiology
- Endocrinology
- Haematology and Oncology
- Haemophilia
- Immunology
- Infectious Diseases
- Interventional Radiology
- Metabolic Medicine
- Nephrology
- Neurodisability
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Neurology
- Neurophysiology
- Neurosurgery
- Ophthalmology
- Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care
- Palliative Medicine
- Plastic Surgery
- Radiology
- Rheumatology
- Urology
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It was an incredible year well spent at Great Ormond Street Hospital. The experience has greatly enriched my professional growth, and I truly appreciate the support and guidance provided by the amazing team. Thank you for everything!
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I've had an exceptional time at GOSH and have enjoyed every minute of my 2 years here. I have met amazing people along the way including Paul Ramsay, my amazing consultants, Lizzy Pen our extraordinary play therapist and allied healthcare professionals. If I could do it all over again, I would! It's the perfect place to ask questions, learn and grow under the direct supervision of excellent supervisors. Thank you for being a part of my life changing journey.
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It was a great opportunity for me to join the International Medical Fellowship Programme and train in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at GOSH. I have gained a lot of experience during my time working here. There are many operations and procedures that I have never seen and that was the most interesting part for me. I believe I can bring my gained knowledge and experience back to improve the quality of care for my patients and the system in my hospital back home in Thailand. Moreover, there is a lot of support here, including CICU supervisors and the International Education Team. I would recommend this program to everyone looking for training in a great and excellent centre. – Dr Rujira Buntharikpornpun – International Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care (01/08/2023 – 31/07/2024)
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During my fellowship, I was surrounded by a brilliant team and worked directly with patients on the ward and in outpatients. This familiarised me to different types of patients, which added to my professional experience and ability to understand and effectively engage with people. I also had the change to perform medical procedures and attend multidisciplinary meetings, which added value to my knowledge of medical practices in the UK and how they could pertain to Kuwait and the surrounding region. In short, I would recommend GOSH to any future candidate. - Dr Muhammad Ghaleb – International Fellowship in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine (11/03/2019 – 10/03/2021)
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I have always wanted to be trained in a centre of excellence. The Rheumatology service at GOSH have a large number of complex cases that is usually manged with an impressive multidisciplinary team who worked together to assure proving our little angles with the best clinical practice. As a fellow, I had a lot of hands-on experience and a good balance between supervision and independent clinical practice. In addition, I was supported by an amazing supervisor who met with me regularly to assure I am on the right track to achieve my goals. I would highly recommend others to apply for fellowship at GOSH). - Dr Ayesha Al Mheiri – International Fellowship in Paediatric Rheumatology (04/01/2022 - 03/01/2023)
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Three things make GOSH a unique place for training: variety and number of cases, the support from expert supervisors, and the multicultural staff. During my fellowship, I was under the supervision of two amazing supervisors who supported me to make sure that I achieved my goals. Moreover, I have been exposed to a lot of rare metabolic and dysmorphology cases and learnt from the way of approaching and managing those children. In addition, the multicultural environment made me freely practicing my believes and engaging into the work quickly. A fellowship at GOSH is a good opportunity for anyone seeking to be trained in advance centre and with leading experts in the field, I recommend it to the future candidates. - Dr Aziza Mushiba, International Fellowship in Paediatric Metabolic and Clinical Genetics (07/08/2019 – 06/08/2021)
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My Fellowship at GOSH has been a defining chapter in my medical career. The combination of hands-on experience, education and teamwork has left an indelible mark on my professional journey. The Neurology team’s brilliance and cooperation created a conductive learning environment. Their collaboration elevated my learning experience and instilled a sense of belonging to a community truly passionate about improving young patient’s lives. My supervisors helped me to tailor my fellowship to align with my learning objectives and career aspirations. Their guidance played a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of my fellowship and I am immensely grateful for their mentorship. I worked in clinical setting and ward environment which allowed me to see a diverse range of patients which further enhanced my skills. I was able to grow as a medical professional and regular education was integral to this and exposed me to latest advancements and research in the field. I am immensely grateful for the knowledge skills and connections I have gained and look forward to applying them in my practice. - Sarah Alenezi, International Fellowship in Paediatric Neurology and International Fellowship in Epilepsy and EEG (02/02/2020 – 07/08/2023)