What we do
The General Medical Council (GMC) is the independent regulator of doctors, physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) in the UK. The GMC works with them and other stakeholders to:
- set the standards of patient care and professional behaviours doctors, PAs and AAs need to meet.
- make sure doctors, PAs and AAs get the education they need to deliver good, safe patient care.
- check who is eligible to work as a doctor, PA or AA in the UK and work with them and their employers to confirm they’re keeping up to date and meeting professional standards.
- give guidance and advice to help doctors, PAs and AAs understand what’s expected of them.
- investigate where there are concerns that patient safety, or the public’s confidence in doctors, PAs or AAs may be at risk, and take action if needed.
The GMC is independent of government and the professionals it regulates, and is accountable to the UK Parliament.
About us
See the different ways we support good, safe patient care and improve education and practice across the UK. Learn how we set and deliver our aims, and meet the people behind our work.
Events
View our upcoming events or request a GMC speaker to attend your event.
GMC data explorer
Explore our data on the makeup of the medical register, revalidation, doctors’ training and fitness to practise instantly.
Enhanced monitoring
Issues that need enhanced monitoring are those that we believe could adversely affect patient safety, doctors' progress in training, or the quality of the training environment.
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Professor Dame Carrie MacEwen – Chair of Council
Charlie Massey – Chief Executive and Registrar
GMC signage at the offices in Manchester
Reception desk at GMC's offices in Manchester
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Press office
Contact the press office if you're a journalist with a media enquiry or interview request on 020 7189 5454. If you're not a journalist please call the contact centre on 0161 923 6602.
