Before you apply

This section is to help doctors applying to join our register.

Essential information

We strongly recommend you read the following sections before you apply:

• Working in the UK
• Approved practice settings
• Honesty and integrity
• Applying for registration as an International Medical Graduate
• Applying for registration with EC rights
• Good Medical Practice

Information about Specialist and GP certification

Find out here about:

• different ways to apply for entry onto the Specialist Register or GP Register
• Certificates of Completion of Training (CCT)
• Certificates of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
• Certificates of Eligibility for GP Registration (CEGPR)
• specialty equivalence
• the combined programme
• sub-specialty recognition

Read our information on Specialist and GP Certification.

Other information

You may also wish to read more about the following topics:

• Revalidation
• Our service promise

Making an application

Once you have read the relevant guidace, please visit our applications section.