International humanitarian resources

The Royal College of Pathologists recognises the challenges and conflicts taking place internationally, and would like to support our members and healthcare workers in these affected regions. The College will keep members updated by using our website to provide resources and assist affected regions.

Information for refugee pathologists in the UK

Resources for Ukrainian Pathologists

Supporting Resources

Seek protection or asylum - Guidance from the UK Home Office

Seek protection or asylum - Guidance from the UK Home Office
Help for refugee doctors

The GMC are aware that doctors holding refugee status (may have difficulty providing original documents or evidence to meet the various requirements (e.g. English tests/employment records) in the standard way. Therefore, the GMC assess all applications from refugee doctors on a case by case basis to establish if they can accept alternative evidence.

General Medical Council September 2021
BMA: Help for refugee doctors

The steps you can take to get a job as a doctor in the UK, more about our refugee doctor initiative and help with GMC registration.

the BMA June 2021
The Electronic Portfolio of International Credentials (EPIC)

Through EPIC, ECFMG provides access to a high-quality service that verifies the authenticity of credentials related to a physician’s medical education, training, and registration/licensure. This primary-source verification is a best practice and the best protection against fraudulent credentials.

The Electronic Portfolio of International Credentials (EPICSM) August 2021
OET English Examination

OET English
IELTS English Examination

IELTS
Help people who have come to the UK from Afghanistan

Help people who have come to the UK from Afghanistan
Homes for Ukraine

Homes for Ukraine
The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC)

The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC)
Rooms for Refugees

Rooms for Refugees
Refugees at Home

Refugees at Home