Yorkshire & the Humber

The three-year internal medicine training (IMT) programme delivers training based upon the Curriculum for Internal Medicine Stage 1 Training, with rotations involving both district general hospital and teaching hospital placements.

The programmes contain a mix of placements in a wide variety of specialties. All offer all of the training opportunities required to meet all of the competencies required to complete the IM Stage 1 curriculum.

You will be able to preference individual programmes with the breakdown of all specialties included. 

North and East Yorkshire

The North and East Yorkshire programme offers a welcoming environment for Internal Medicine Training (IMT), with clinical experience across a diverse range of medical specialties and patient populations.

The programme is delivered across three Local Education Providers: Hull; York and Scarborough; and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole, including Scunthorpe and Grimsby hospitals. Most IMT Resident Doctors spend one year in Hull or York and one year at another hospital, gaining experience in both teaching hospitals and district general hospitals.

Hull and York have active clinical research programmes, and all hospitals support undergraduate teaching through Hull York Medical School. Resident Doctors can develop their research, teaching and educational experience alongside clinical training. Working with medical students, foundation doctors and GP trainees creates a collaborative learning environment across the region.

Resident Doctors gain exposure to acute and specialty medicine, helping them build confidence, independence and the skills required to progress through IMT and into higher specialty training. Experienced and approachable educators provide support throughout the programme, with access to senior clinical supervision and teaching.

For Resident Doctors seeking varied clinical experience, collaborative teams, opportunities in teaching and research, and a balanced quality of life, North and East Yorkshire offers a strong foundation for the next stage of training.

South Yorkshire

The South Yorkshire programme includes placements at trusts in Doncaster, Barnsley, Rotherham and Sheffield. It has achieved 100% fill rates in successive years.

The three-year programme offers a range of fixed rotation pathways, enabling Resident Doctors to know their placements for the full duration of training from the outset. All Resident Doctors are guaranteed at least one year in a teaching hospital and one year in a district general hospital (DGH). The first two years comprise six four-month rotations across a variety of specialties.

In the third year (IMT3), Resident Doctors join the registrar on-call rota and undertake six-month specialty placements. IMT3 placements may be based in South Yorkshire or the Leeds area, including St James’s University Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary.

West Yorkshire

The West Yorkshire programme combines experience in teaching hospitals and district general hospitals across six Local Education Providers: Airedale, Bradford, Calderdale and Huddersfield, Harrogate, Leeds and Mid Yorkshire.

Resident Doctors receive educational support throughout the programme. Progress is overseen by the Specialist Training Committee, led by the Training Programme Director and supported by college tutors from each trust. Resident Doctor representatives contribute to quarterly meetings, and local college tutors provide accessible support within each placement.

The regional teaching programme includes dedicated training days for each year of IMT, simulation sessions and procedural skills courses. With prior approval from the Training Programme Director, Resident Doctors may also access curriculum delivery leave for taster days and relevant regional or national medical meetings.

Training, support and development

All IMT Resident Doctors undertake an elderly care rotation and are guaranteed a dedicated four-month intensive care unit (ICU) placement in year two.

The programme supports inclusive and flexible training, including less than full time (LTFT) working options, to promote a healthy work–life balance.

Applications from international medical graduates (IMGs) are welcomed, with additional programme support and advice available to meet individual needs. Each IMT year is supported by a dedicated Deputy Training Programme Director, providing tailored support throughout training.

All IMT Resident Doctors receive dedicated regional teaching with protected learning time. Wellbeing is prioritised across Yorkshire and the Humber through a nationally recognised approach to Resident Doctor support and wellbeing.

North and East Yorkshire and the Humber

North and East Yorkshire and the Humber offers an appealing mix of historic cities, market towns, countryside and coastline. York combines more than 2,000 years of history with independent food, culture and a lively city centre, while Hull offers an affordable waterfront lifestyle, a strong arts scene and attractions including The Deep. Beverley, the Yorkshire Wolds and the coast at Bridlington, Filey, Scarborough and Whitby provide excellent options for weekends away. The North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales are within reach for walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits, and Hull’s ferry connections provide a convenient route to continental Europe. The area offers a wide choice of places to live, from vibrant city centres and characterful market towns to rural villages and coastal communities.

West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire offers a rich blend of vibrant cities, characterful towns and Pennine countryside. Leeds provides a lively centre for restaurants, shopping, music, sport and culture, while Bradford brings internationally recognised film heritage and an outstanding food scene. Wakefield is home to The Hepworth and is close to Yorkshire Sculpture Park; Saltaire is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; and Halifax, Huddersfield, Ilkley, Haworth and Hebden Bridge each offer distinctive places to live and explore. The Yorkshire Dales are readily accessible for walking and cycling, while excellent rail links connect Leeds with London and other major UK cities. A broad choice of city-centre, suburban, market-town and rural living makes it possible to find a location that suits different lifestyles, interests and budgets.

South Yorkshire

South Yorkshire combines lively urban centres with extensive green space and easy access to the outdoors. Sheffield is a compact, energetic university city known for music, theatre, independent food and sport, with parks and woodland woven throughout the city. The Peak District National Park lies immediately to the west, making walking, climbing, cycling and open-water activities accessible in leisure time. Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham each offer their own character, amenities and surrounding countryside. Doncaster has strong rail connections on the East Coast Main Line, while the M1, M18 and regional public transport link the area’s principal towns and cities. Housing options range from city-centre living to quieter suburbs, market towns and villages, offering flexibility for different lifestyles and budgets.