“From Being a Doctor to ‘Support Worker'”: Nigerian Lady in UK Recounts Her Difficulties After Japa

Cursory: A Nigerian medical doctor who relocated to the UK to pursue further studies in public health discovered she needed to register as a doctor in the UK before practicing. This required passing the Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB 1) test, mandatory for foreign-trained medical professionals seeking to practice in the country. In the interim, as a student with financial responsibilities, she took on a part-time role as a support worker to cover her expenses.

A Nigerian medical doctor who relocated to the UK to further her studies and career aspirations, Dr. Cho, as known on TikTok with the handle @_drcho, shared her inspiring journey in a recent video, shedding light on the challenges she faced and the decisions she made along the way.

Upon her arrival in the UK to pursue a master’s degree in public health, Dr. Cho encountered a significant hurdle – she needed to be registered as a doctor in the UK before she could practice medicine. This required passing the rigorous Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB 1) test, mandatory for non-UK-trained medical professionals seeking to work in the country.

Despite her qualifications as a medical doctor, Dr. Cho found herself in a temporary dilemma, unable to practice until she completed the necessary registration process. With bills to pay and a desire to be financially independent, she made the bold decision to seek employment as a support worker, working 20 hours a week while continuing her studies.

In her TikTok video, Dr. Cho candidly shared her initial apprehension about working in a different role and the fear of judgment from others. However, as she embraced her new role and focused on her goals, she found the strength to overcome her fears and pursue her dreams relentlessly.

Dr. Cho’s resilience and determination serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of perseverance and adaptability in the face of challenges. Her story resonates with many who have faced similar obstacles on their journey to success, inspiring them to push forward despite the odds.

As Dr. Cho continues to navigate her path in the UK, her story serves as a beacon of hope and encouragement for individuals striving to achieve their aspirations, no matter the circumstances.

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@Onlyme@23:You are playing by the rules. As student you are restricted this you know before coming so be patient.

@Richie 🇬🇧🇬🇭:A very determined fellow 💯🥰

@Blaqru:Different regulations

@Udy Olaleye:Dr Cho..your story is so inspiring..you’re saving lives..

@Idoko:UK is not easy but you have a very good foundation so in time you’ll be fine. Just do what you must to keep afloat for now. No one is feeding you.

@Rally dipsy 22:You are not alone

@XTY:Hmmm this is very deep.Thanks for sharing your experience/advice.

@Ngozi Okoye:Your reasons are valid please. God will see you through

@Leonzora:Thank you for sharing. A lot of us are on this journey. Lawyer/business owner currently support worker. I intentionally enjoy doing it while at it. This too shall pass 🥂

@Tonye:I can relate am a lawyer doing same…it’s temporary and the experience will do you good and make you a better doctor in due time. ❤️

@Excel Peter:It’s for the time…don’t worry, after your studies, you would write exams and start to practice here in the UK. I studied MPH too….Global Public HealthBest of luck.

@Chuks900:My brother also did thesame support worker in the UK but was a medical doctor back home. He’s now a JP. Just do your PLAB exams 🤞

@ice500:Don’t worry, that’s why it called Uk, it a different planet

@Bimbim_wealth:My husband just plab passed his plab 2 . u pray he gets a job so soon.

@Norbert Besse:Keep going. u have to start from somewhere

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