8. Psychiatric IMG Champion of the Year 2026

  • Psychiatric IMG Champion of the Year 2026

  • Instructions for completing this form

    • You can save your progress at any time by clicking the 'Save' button at the end of the page, this will email you a copy of the form that you can continue at a later date.
    • Nominees must complete a good standing form by 30 June for the entry to be valid. The form will be automatically emailed to them once you've submitted this nomination form. 
    • Nominations must be supported by the nominee's Medical Director, Specialty Lead, or equvalent from their organisation; or for resident doctors the Training Programme Director or Head of School or equivalent.
    • You'll be asked to give details at the end of the supporter and they will be sent a copy of this form to approve. Approvals must be completed by 30 June for the entry to be valid.
    • The nominee won't see a copy of the entry form. The supporter will see a copy of the entry form.

    Please ensure you've read our Rules for Entry before completing this nomination.

    If you have any issues completing this form or have any questions, please contact MembershipServices@rcpsych.ac.uk

  • Nominee's details

  • You must seek the nominee's permission before completing the entry form.

  • Nominator's details

    Please note: Self-nominations cannot be accepted in this category.

  • As per the Rules for Entry, we cannot accept nominations from those who aren't subscribing members of the College. 

    You must find an alternative nominator for this entry before completing this form.

  • Psychiatric IMG Champion of the Year Criteria

  • This award recognises the efforts of an individual who has supported the cause of International medical graduates in an impactful way. IMGs make up a significant proportion of the psychiatric workforce in the UK (around 40% and growing) and supporting them is one of the College’s main priorities.

    The person nominated for this award should be resident in the UK and should be a member or associate of the College. The nominee should have demonstrated a significant contribution towards supporting IMGs in the UK, in psychiatry and other disciplines if applicable.

    The nature of work could include (but is not limited to): leading, developing or playing a key role in relation to induction programmes, supporting culturally sensitive activities, helping develop communication skills and understanding the challenges faced by IMGs by providing guidance tailored to their unique needs, help with mentoring, coaching, practice for exams, helping with interviews and leadership roles helping fight discrimination and showing strong allyship. This work includes local, regional, national and international work.

    Nominations should only include work carried out during the past two years.

    The entry should demonstrate how the nominee has met at least two of the following criteria:

    a) Has demonstrated innovations in cross cultural competencies and intercultural fluency. (5 marks)
    b) Is a proven positive role model for the rest of the psychiatric profession. (5 marks)
    c) Has introduced awareness to the needs of IMGs’ training. (5 marks)
    d) Has contributed towards training programs specifically in support towards IMGs. (5 marks)
    e) Has promoted equality, diversity and inclusion in relation to IMGs and subsequently to mental health services for patients, carers and staff. (5 marks)

    Entries should relate to work undertaken between January 2025 and December 2025 only. Activities undertaken outside these dates will not be considered.  

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  • Support for your nomination

  • Entries must have the support of the nominee's Medical Director, Specialty Lead, or equvalent from their organisation; or for resident doctors the Training Programme Director or Head of School or equivalent.

    They will be asked to affirm the following:

    I confirm that the evidence in the entry is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

    Please enter the name, job title and email address of the supporter below, and once you have submitted the form they will be emailed a copy with a button to click to confirm their support.

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