What is the OET?
The OET is giving is giving more flexibility for physicians keen to work in the UK. Because the OET is designed for healthcare professionals and includes real scenarios similar to those they would be likely to encounter in typical workplace situations.
The OET test accepted by GMC can be seen as a facilitating opportunity because it is prepared specifically for healthcare professionals and includes word groups used by physicians in their professional medical lives.
Doctors from overseas make a huge contribution to frontline healthcare in the UK, and it is more important than ever to make sure that the path for highly-skilled doctors to work in the UK is as straightforward as possible. OET is graded on by letter from A to E and for the GMC registration, B level is accepted.
The OET is an international English language test designed specifically for the healthcare sector. It assesses the language communication skills of healthcare professionals who wish to register and practise in an English-speaking environment. It is specifically designed for healthcare professions, and in the UK is an option for doctors, nurses and midwives.
By accepting the OET, GMC is giving wider choices to overseas doctors seeking to register and work in the UK. Communication is vitally important in delivering safe and quality care, and OET as a healthcare-specific test, ensures that doctors who have achieved the required level can communicate effectively in their workplace.
The test can be taken in more than 100 locations in 40 countries. Once overseas doctors, have met the language requirements, those whose primary medical qualification was gained outside the European Economic Area must also demonstrate they have the necessary practical skills and knowledge before being able to work in the UK.
