simple.....

means that while the degree is recognised by gmc, to gain full registration, one needs to complete the 1st year of the 2 year foundation in the uk.....

the same rule exist for msia......even if your degree is recognised, you need to fulfil the housemanship year to get full registration.....

the only difference is, while msia recognises housemanship done in some countries (uk and oz included), the uk does NOT recognise housemanship done outside of the british isles......

therefore, to get full registration with gmc, you will NEED to do the fy1 in uk......and you CAN, as far as the gmc is concerned......

BUT, under current laws, the bba (british border agency, or formerly immigrations) says you CANNOT, as a foreigner..........unless you can get one of the tier 1 or tier 2 visas.......

tier 1 and 2?......to know more, go to bba website........generally, a fresh graduate from without the british isles will not qualify for these visas.......

ie, it's the same as the monash msia mbbs.......you have NO automatic right to work in these countries even if your degree is fully recognised.....

bottom line:......qualification recognition and right to work are two completely separate matters........something which many people do not realise.......

both nemed and monash msia share the same issues........

at the present pound sterling level, just go straight direct entry to a uk uni, or via imu-pms.......fees are the same if you choose the cheaper ones.........