Applying for a sub-specialty to be added to your entry on the Register

This page is to help doctors who are eligible to apply for their sub-specialty to be included in the Specialist Register.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply:

• You must hold full registration and be entered onto the Specialist Register (or applying for a CCT).  You can check your register entry in our online register.
• The sub-specialty in which you are applying must be a GMC approved* sub-specialty (pdf) of a GMC approved* CCT specialty. A list of approved CCT specialties and sub-specialties is available on our approved curricula and assessment systems page. 

And

• Your training in the sub-specialty in which you are applying must be part of a GMC approved* training course

Or

• You must be able to demonstrate that your overseas training is equivalent to an approved* training course.

If you are a CCT trainee and you are yet to apply, you may include an application for recognition of a sub-specialty as part of your main application, there is separate guidance for you as part of the CCT application process. You can find out which application you are eligible to make by answering a few questions (opens in a new window).

Your experience will not be considered for sub-specialty applications, only approved* training in the UK or equivalent overseas training.

Your steps to sub-specialty recognition

• Read this guidance (7 pages)
• Compile any evidence required
• Complete the application form
• Send your application and fee to the Certification Team

There is more detailed information about these steps and an application to download on the following pages of this guidance.

*Approved by one of the following organisations