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

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

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.