Events

Request a GMC speaker

We welcome requests for our staff to speak at events for doctors, physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs).

If you’d like to invite us to speak at an event, please fill out our speaker request form. We aim to respond within three weeks.

Upcoming events

We take part in a wide range of events across the UK each year. These are the conferences and meetings where you’ll find us next:

Nigerian Doctors in the United Kingdom (NDUK) 7th Annual Conference

1 August
The Hope Centre, Sheffield

Our Outreach team will be holding a talk on our Fitness to Practise procedures alongside workshops and a stand.

National Maternity Safety Conference

16 September
Hilton, Birmingham

We will be hosting an exhibition stand where you can speak with GMC staff, ask questions and learn more about our current work.

Women in Medicine International Network (WIMIN)

17 – 18 September
The Royal College of Physicians, London

Colleagues from our Outreach team will be delivering a speaking slot on confidentiality, and will hosting an exhibition stand throughout the event.

HSJ Patient Safety Congress

28 – 29 September
Telford International Centre

The GMC will be part of session discussing workplace culture and managing complaints. Tista Chakravarty-Gannon, Head of Outreach Strategic Delivery & National Engagement, will also be speaking at the event and you’ll also be able to visit our exhibition stand to speak with GMC staff, ask questions and learn more about our current work.

What we offer

We support events in a variety of ways, including:

  • Keynote presentations
  • Panel discussions
  • Workshops or breakout sessions
  • Exhibition stands
  • Q&A sessions with GMC staff
  • Virtual or in person attendance.

Topics we can cover

Our speakers can contribute to sessions on:

  • Professional standards and regulation
  • Supporting doctors in training
  • Updates on PAs and AAs
  • Equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Workforce wellbeing and professionalism
  • Emerging regulatory themes and policy developments.

Who we work with

We regularly support:

  • NHS trusts and health boards
  • Royal Colleges and specialty groups
  • Medical schools and deaneries
  • PA and AA networks
  • Professional associations
  • International partners

Get in touch

For more information about requesting a GMC speaker, updates on the events we attend, or general queries, please email the Events team.

Welcome to UK practice

Our Welcome to UK practice workshops are aimed at doctors new to working in the UK.

The free workshop is designed to help doctors new to the UK, by offering practical guidance about ethical scenarios you may encounter, and the chance to connect virtually with other doctors coming from abroad.

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Assessment pilot days

Our assessment pilot days are a great opportunity to get exam practice and experience for applications and appraisals. You’ll also receive £350 for taking part.

We’ll be looking for volunteers to test the assessments that help us check if a doctor is fit to practise soon.