Doctors’ specialist applications and certificates
- Doctors' specialist applications and certificates
- Doctors' revalidation
- Access to our registers
Please note: the information on this page relates solely to doctors and does not include any data on physician associates or anaesthesia associates, which will be added in the future.
Certificates of Completion of Training (CCT)
CCTs are issued to doctors who complete a full GMC-approved specialty training programme.
CCT statistics – current year by quarter:
Portfolio pathway (previously certificates of eligibility)
Portfolio pathway applications (previously CESR and CEGPR) are issued to specialists and General Practitioners who have not completed a GMC-approved programme but are able to demonstrate that they meet our requirements particular to their specialty, training, qualifications and experience.
Applicants
We understand applications for the Portfolio pathway can be a daunting prospect. Applicants will look to get as much information as possible before committing to a time consuming and complex process. However, if you're seeking to assess the likelihood of success for an application, you should interpret these numbers with caution.
The process of applying is a unique experience for each applicant. Success depends on your:
- previous experience
- level and availability of the evidence
- willingness to engage with the process
- referees are able to provide the information we need.
Portfolio pathway (previously CESR and CEGPR) - current year by quarter:
Annual reports
Specialist registration annual reports from 2013 are available below. They give an overview of the key themes for applications to the Specialist and GP Registers.
