UNIQUE MENTORS - Bright medical careers abroad

Healthcare professionals from Kerala have all along earned global recognition. In the aftermath of the Covid pandemic, demand has increased--not just for nurses, but for a variety of professionals in the medical and allied fields.

To make use of these opportunities and thus build a bright career abroad, you need to gain licences in the respective fields. This is a big challenge for many. But worry not, Kochi-based Unique Mentors is at hand. They have helped hundreds of professionals to gain foreign medical licences. They successfully trained doctors, ayurveda-Unani-Sidha physicians, physiotherapists, pharmacists and lab technicians to pass the respective licensing exams.

According to Deepa Seira Babu and Praveena Prathapchandran, the women entrepreneurs who lead the Unique Mentors, “Our institution could achieve a 100 per cent success rate in the licensing exams, like DOH (HAAD), DHA, MOH, Prometric , CSMLS, NPTE

Previously, licensing was only required for nurses. Gradually, it became mandatory for most jobs in the medical and allied occupations. And, in Kerala, license exam training was not commonly available. Because of this, Unique Mentors gained instant attention. “We focussed on creating awareness about medical licensing and we aimed to provide all licensing services under one umbrella,” Ms Deepa and Ms Praveena noted.

Though Unique Mentors is based out of Kochi in the State of Kerala, its services are accessible to healthcare professionals from all over the world, they pointed out. The institution, which helped open up opportunities in the Gulf countries for doctors and other medical professionals, is now keen on helping them access UK and US job markets. Come June, a new batch of medical professionals aspiring for excellent jobs in the medical field in UK-USA will be training at Unique Mentors. Though the current focus is on UK-USA, the institution offers its services to those eyeing jobs in other countries as well.

Individualised training

Ms Deepa and Ms Praveena pointed out that a unique feature of Unique Mentors was its customised training. Depending on the special needs of the trainee, individualised training was offered. For instance, working professionals got training that suited their work schedules. Attendance-taking, syllabus follow-up and note preparations were all done systematically.

Teething troubles

The two women entrepreneurs admitted that since licensing exam training was not a very familiar concept in Kerala, it was a bit tough for Unique Mentors to gain trust and credibility. The shortage of trained teachers was another hurdle. However, since the two had expertise and teaching experience in microbiology, physiotherapy and lab technology, they slowly gained confidence in teaching their trainees. Later on, they could find excellent part-time and full-time teachers.

Initially, they only hired women staffers. “We both have worked for other institutions and have experienced the hardships faced by ordinary women juggling between family and professional life. So, we strived to create a women-friendly workspace.” Many women trainees had taken a break from their courses of study for years. “However, our teachers could, with patience and sensitivity, guide these trainees to success. Such a team of teachers is the real strength of Unique Mentors.”

Services offered by Unique Mentors:

• Overseas licensure exam training for doctors, dentists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, lab technicians and radiographers
• Data flow assistance and exam registration for DHA, MOH, PROMETRIC and DOH/HAAD
• Western processing - HCPC, CORU
• NBDE, NDEB classes for dentists
• USMLE, PLAB, NeXT exam classes for doctors
• IELTS, OET classes
• BLS, ACLS classes
• PSC coaching for medical professionals
• PG entrance coaching for paramedics
• Resume creation
• Interview Preparation
• Dental Council certificate renewal, Good standing
  
  

  For more information about Unique Mentors visit: uniquementors.com