Moving to the UK to work as a doctor

[Jelx]

Hello!

I want to move to the UK. I graduated as a doctor in Russian Federation, passed my internship and is presently working as a pediatrician for more than 2 years. I have several questions, hope here are some doctors that had moved already.

1) In point-based calculator, what should I choose in Education section — specialist's diploma or master's degree? And, what length of education should I choose if I studied in my university for 6 years and had 1 year of internship, a total of 7 years?

2) What do I have to do to practice in the UK? Do I have to pass some exam like USMLE in the USA?

3) What's my prospect of finding a job as a pediatrician?

Thanks.

[Jelx]

And the 4th, of which I had forgotten — 4) Can I take my spouse with me or she have to apply for a visa by herself? Which type of visa will she need?

[jojo]

I think you need to read this and contact them!!?? This is the governing body

GMC | Registration and licensing

Jo xxx

[Jelx]

Originally Posted by jojo

I think you need to read this and contact them!!?? This is the governing body

Jo xxx

thanks a lot!
and what about other questions?

[jago25_98]

Wow, the GMC sure is expensive! Probably about £3000 all told. A doctor in South America tends to earn about £600 a month, so that's quite a few months wages!

And I get the impression that similar fees apply for every single EU member country?