What we do

We help protect patients and improve UK medical education and practice by supporting students, doctors, educators and healthcare providers. 

Our role

Check a doctor’s registration status

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Working with doctors

Working for patients

Latest news and updates

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Coronavirus: what you need to know

Guidance
Doctors reflections should be protected

GMC launches Council member recruitment

News
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Our report into the wellbeing of doctors and medical students

Report
To mark Canada Day this week, the number of registered doctors who qualified in Canada
195
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Doctors on the register
335,810
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General Medical Council sets out plans for restart of medical tests and fitness to practise work

Press release
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Coronavirus and its impact on PLAB

Blog
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Remote consultations

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Outreach - working locally to meet the changing needs of UK health services