For International Medical Graduates

OET Writing Correction for Doctors

International medical graduates (IMGs) face a particular challenge with OET writing — not because their English is weak, but because the professional register required by the exam differs significantly from clinical documentation norms in many countries. Our certified teachers understand the gap between strong medical knowledge and OET letter writing, and correct specifically for it.

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Improve after 3+ corrections

Since 2014

Serving healthcare professionals worldwide

Why doctors with strong English still struggle

Medical training encourages exhaustive documentation — because thorough records are clinically valuable. But OET Writing rewards the opposite: concise letters written for a specific reader with a specific need. The most common error we see is a letter that reads like a medical record rather than a professional communication. Our feedback specifically identifies which information serves the reader and which is clinical habit.

Flexible turnaround

24h, 48h, and 72h correction speeds available.

Clinical logic review

We check if you have selected the relevant case notes for the specific reader.

No AI bots

Your letter is reviewed by a qualified teacher, not software.

Real teacher feedback

Corrections identify the exact patterns that hold doctors back from Grade B.

"Many doctor candidates score well on language criteria but lose marks on content and purpose. They include diagnosis history going back years when the reader only needs the last three weeks. Learning to edit clinical thinking for a specific professional reader is a skill in itself — and it is exactly what our corrections develop."

— Senior OET Corrector, Writing Correction Service (10+ years of OET assessment experience)

The 6 areas your letter is assessed against

Your letter is marked across six criteria by trained examiners. Our corrections assess every criterion and explain precisely where you are losing marks.

Purpose & Content

Has the right information been selected for the specific reader? This is the criterion where most marks are lost.

Conciseness & Clarity

Is information presented efficiently without unnecessary detail? Brevity and precision are rewarded equally.

Genre & Text Organisation

Does the letter follow the expected professional structure — opening, body, and closing — used in clinical correspondence?

Vocabulary

Is clinical and professional vocabulary used accurately and appropriately for the reader and context?

Grammar

Are grammar structures used correctly and with appropriate complexity for formal professional writing?

Spelling & Punctuation

Are spelling and punctuation accurate throughout? Errors here signal a lack of proofreading to examiners.

Common questions from doctors

Answers specific to your profession.

What is the most common letter type for doctors in OET?

Referral letters to specialists are most common, followed by discharge summaries to GPs. Both require selecting the relevant clinical information for the specific reader — this is where our feedback adds the most value for doctor candidates.

Do doctors need OET or IELTS for GMC registration?

The General Medical Council (GMC) accepts both OET and IELTS Academic. OET is often preferred by medical graduates as the content — clinical case notes, medical terminology, healthcare scenarios — is directly relevant to daily practice, making preparation more efficient.

What grade do doctors need in OET writing?

Most registration bodies require Grade B (350/500). The GMC and AMC (Australian Medical Council) both require a minimum of Grade B across all four sub-tests. Some NHS trusts require Grade B+ (400) for specialty training posts.

Student Success

"The corrections showed me exactly what I was doing wrong — I kept writing like I was filling in a patient record, not writing a professional letter. The feedback on purpose and conciseness was what I needed."

Dr. A.H., GP Trainee

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