The IMG Survival Guide

Thinking about moving abroad as a doctor? Read this before you spend thousands on exams, registration and relocation.

The IMG Survival Guide is a practical guide for International Medical Graduates navigating the complicated world of medical registration, immigration and employment abroad.

Written by Dr Tolu Olode, an experienced international medical doctor, this guide exposes the costly mistakes IMGs often make—and shows you how to plan your journey more intelligently.

Inside you’ll learn how to choose the right country and registration pathway, avoid unnecessary examinations and expenses, manage credential verification and career gaps, separate immigration rights from medical registration, evaluate opportunities in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the Middle East, and know when to persist—or change direction.

You’ll also receive practical tools including the Three-Gate Dashboard, country-comparison worksheet, migration budget, 90-day action plan and IMG career blueprint.

Whether you’re just considering migration or you’re already stuck somewhere in the process, this book can help you avoid mistakes that could cost you money, opportunities and years of your medical career.

Plan smarter. Verify earlier. Keep your options open. Build the global medical career you deserve.

Educational career-planning guide. Medical registration and immigration requirements change; always verify current requirements with the relevant authorities.