Registration for doctors

This page provides a wide range of information for doctors relating to registration.

Registration news

New information was added on 2 June 2008. Read new information about registration in our Registration news section.

Before you apply for registration

Read about what registration means, who can register, the different types of registration and view our service promise in the Before you apply section.

Apply for registration, or apply to relinquish your registration

For all registration applications, including how to:

• apply for registration
• apply to be released from an approved practice setting
• apply for voluntary erasure
• apply for restoration

please see our Registration applications section.

International Medical Graduates - important information

For information about work permits, job prospects and more, read International Medical Graduates - important information.

PLAB

For all information about the PLAB test, see our PLAB section.

Identity checks

Doctors who attended medical schools outside the UK need to attend identity checks as part of the application process. Read about identity checks.

Fees

Information about paying your annual retention fee and other registration-related payments are provided in the Fees section.

Information for doctors who are on the register

A range of information about maintaining your registration, changes to your address or other personal details, the privileges and obligations of a doctor and more are in the Information for doctors who are on the register section.