New scheme for applying for entry onto the Specialist Register for existing specialists

Doctors currently registered with the GMC, who were appointed to a substantive, honorary or fixed term consultant post in the NHS or UK Armed Forces prior to 1 January 1997, can apply for entry onto the Specialist Register utilising the new scheme.

From 16 March 2009, doctors currently registered with the GMC, who were appointed to a substantive, honorary or fixed term consultant post in the NHS or UK Armed Forces prior to 1 January 1997, can apply for entry onto the Specialist Register utilising the new scheme.

If you meet this criteria and want to make an application, please complete an application form (193kb, pdf).

If you are not currently registered with us you must apply for restoration before you can make an application for entry onto the Specialist Register under this scheme.