There is lots to studying as a doctor.
Find out how we can help you in your journey as a medical student, and how you can get involved in our work.
As part of our role:
Find out what’s expected of you as a medical student, both inside and outside medical school.
See all our guidance on student professionalism, and view case studies and scenarios to understand how it applies in real life.
What to expect from your clinical placements and what's expected of you, so you can get the most out of the experience.
Sign up to our student newsletter to learn more about what medical regulation means for you, and how we can help you make the most of your time at medical school.
Would you like to share your views and represent medical students in our work? Then join our student voice group, and gain valuable skills as part of the experience. Email us to find out more.
Be in with a chance of winning a prize by entering our student professionalism competition.
Hear the latest and have a say by following us on Instagram, where we share news, opportunities and useful guidance.
There is plenty more for you to learn and discover – here are a few useful starting points.
Good medical practice sets out the principles, values, and standards of professional behaviour expected of all doctors working in the UK.
A collection of resources exploring how to apply our professional standards in practice, focusing on areas we’re often asked or that we know doctors have found challenging.
Learn more about what knowledge, skills and behaviours you’ll need to show in order to join the profession.
Like all UK medical students, you'll need to take the Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA) as part of your degree. Find out what it's about.
How we assure the quality of your education
We set standards for providers of medical education and regularly check they are being met. Discover how.
Reflection is an essential activity that doctors use every day in their practice. Read our guide on the topic for medical students.
Disabled learners should be welcomed and valued by the profession. Find out what schools should to do accommodate health conditions and disabilities.
If you’re here because you’re at the start of the journey and want to enrol on a medical degree and become a doctor in the UK, here’s a quick guide on some steps you’ll need to take.
Here's some key information for you.
We work with doctors, physician associates, anaesthesia associates, those they care for and other stakeholders to support good, safe patient care across the UK.
