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Registration news archive

Web News: Applications for entry onto the Specialist Register and GP Register are now online

29 March 2011

On 28 March 2011 applications for entry onto the Specialist Register or GP Register were integrated into our online applications system, GMC Online.

Web News: Applications for entry onto the Specialist Register and GP Register to go online

24 February 2011

At the end of March 2011 applications for entry onto the Specialist Register or GP Register will be integrated into our existing online applications system.

Web News: Changes to the guidance on alternative evidence to demonstrate knowledge of English

10 January 2011

Our requirements for the provision of additional or alternative evidence of knowledge of English will change on 1 February 2011. This page provides more information about how these changes may affect international medical graduates.

Web News: Improvements to the applications process for Specialist and GP certification

21 December 2010

Following its merger with the former PMETB on 1 April 2010, the GMC has been undertaking improvement activity of its Certification administration.

Web News: Minimum IELTS scores are changing

14 July 2010

The minimum IELTS scores we accept as evidence of English proficiency are changing on 1 October 2010. This page sets out the arrangements for the change.

Web News: Registration and Annual Retention Fees 2010/2011

01 February 2010

From 1 April 2010 the GMC’s fee for provisional registration will be £145. The initial full registration with a licence to practise and annual retention fee will be £420. Read more about the annual retention fee and what the GMC plans are for 2010.

Press Release: Advance notice of system upgrade

27 October 2009

From 11 to 15 November 2009 we will be making changes to our computer systems in preparation for the introduction of licensing on 16 November 2009.

Press Release: GMC launches licensing resource pack for employers

08 October 2009

GMC launches licensing resource pack for employers

Press Release: Consultation results published

07 April 2009

The results of the consultation on the existing specialist scheme for entry onto the Specialist Register are now available

Press Release: The Annual Retention Fee 2009/2010

01 April 2009

The Annual Retention Fee for 2009/2010 will be £410 from 1 April 2009.