The pesky PESCI? The latest pass rates for tough IMG exam

IMGs and practice owners have complained that it is 'impossible to pass'.
Rachel Fieldhouse

Almost half of candidates have passed a notorious IMG exam, compared with a historical pass rate of around 30%.

The Pre-Employment Structured Clinical Interview (PESCI) involves a panel of GPs using clinical discussions or role-play to decide if an IMG can work in the job they have been offered, under limited registration.