We experience a high volume of applications from June to August and it can take us longer during this time to process applications during this time. It is, therefore, in your interests to apply as early as possible and well in advance of the date you will need registration with a licence to practise.
You must not undertake any post or clinical duties that require full registration with a licence to practise until your application has been processed and granted. You can check your status on the Register and the date from which it is effective online by accessing your GMC Online account or on the List of Registered Medical Practitioners. Changes to your status on the Register will only be visible from the date your full registration with a licence to practise commences.
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