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Council

The Council is the governing body of the General Medical Council (GMC). It comprises 35 members:

  • 19 doctors elected by the doctors on the register
  • 14 lay members appointed by the NHS Appointments Commission
  • 2 doctors appointed by educational bodies

In this section you can:

  • Find out about Council members and other key people at the GMC
  • Check when and where Council meetings are held
  • Read the agenda and papers that the Council discuss at their meetings