We offer opportunities for healthcare professionals from overseas to observe and learn from our world-class team.

Due to Covid-19, clinical observerships and elective placements are currently not taking place at the Trust. Applications will not be accepted or processed during this time. Our inbox is monitored for refund purposes only.

At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we aim to build links and share knowledge with colleagues around the world. Our clinical observerships offer healthcare professionals from overseas the opportunity to observe clinical work at our Trust. Observers can also take part in unique non-medical teaching and training sessions designed to support development as a manager and leader in healthcare.

We have opportunities available in a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, cancer services, kidney and transplant services, urology, radiology, anaesthetics, thoracic surgery, cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, sexual health, infectious diseases, neurology, rheumatology, ENT surgery, gastroenterology, GI surgery, HPB surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, trauma and orthopaedics, endocrinology, emergency medicine, cardiac surgery, dermatology, geriatrics, palliative care, plastic and reconstructive surgery, respiratory medicine, stroke, tuberculosis and ophthalmology. 

Our international education portfolio comprises: 

• clinical observership programmes - visiting professional programmes for both individuals and clinical teams
• medical student electives for international students
• customised programmes with clinical focus
• short CPD courses

Find out more

If you would like to know more about our international education programmes or if you are interested in visiting clinical areas or departments not listed above, please contact the international education and development team.

Email: imperial.int.education@nhs.net
Phone: 020 3312 6069