GMC agrees way forward for trainees on examinations

The GMC and a range of key organisations have issued a joint statement to reassure trainees about professional examinations.

Doctors can be reassured that the GMC will be flexible and pragmatic in applying rules about when professional examinations can be taken.

The statement sets out an action plan for addressing a number of concerns on this subject which have been raised by trainees.

The GMC has worked with the BMA Junior Doctors' Committee, the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges including the Academy Trainee Doctors Group, COPMeD and Remedy UK, all of whom have signed up to the statement.

Read the joint statement (pdf) or see the press release.