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GMC Statement: Statement from the General Medical Council regarding Swansea University College of Medicine

04 April 2011

Following a series of visits from the GMC, Swansea University College of Medicine has decided to defer the start of the third year of its new medical degree.

Press Release: Views sought on new tribunal service to run doctors’ hearings

21 March 2011

A new tribunal service for doctors facing serious concerns about their practice is at the heart of major reforms being proposed by the General Medical Council today.

Press Release: GMC unifies standards for every stage of a doctor’s postgraduate training

15 March 2011

The General Medical Council is today launching a new publication which sets out the standards for foundation and speciality including GP training for doctors.

Press Release: New guidance will help doctors make difficult judgments in the workplace

04 March 2011

Doctors and patients are being asked what steps doctors should take when faced with a conflict between their management responsibilities and their duty to ensure patients receive good, safe care.

Press Release: The start of a national conversation – ‘What makes a good doctor?’

23 February 2011

Patients, doctors and other health professionals are being asked ’what makes a good doctor?’ as part of a major review by the General Medical Council.

Press Release: GMC discusses future arrangements for education and training in England

17 February 2011

Any new arrangements for training specialist doctors and GPs must ensure that the quality of education is not compromised by the immediate demands of the service, according to the GMC.

Press Release: GMC launches new supplementary advice for medical schools

14 February 2011

The General Medical Council is today publishing new supplementary advice for medical schools on two important issues, clinical placements and assessments.

GMC Statement: The GMC responds to the House of Commons Health Committee’s report on the Revalidation of Doctors

08 February 2011

Niall Dickson, the Chief Executive of the GMC, said:

Web News: GMC seeks help to pilot assessment tools

04 February 2011

Call for Foundation Year 2 doctors to volunteer to help the GMC's pilot assessment work.