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Next step on road to regulation as new education standards for future PAs and AAs published
Press release | 29 Sep 2022
New standards outlining what’s expected from course providers and students learning to become Physician Associates (PAs) and Anaesthesia Associates (AAs) have been published today (Thursday 29 September), as the General Medical Council (GMC) continues preparations for becoming the regulator for both professions.
Annual report on whistleblowing from healthcare regulators published
Press release | 28 Sep 2022
The General Medical Council (GMC) has today (Wednesday 28 September) published its annual report on whistleblowing disclosures, alongside seven other healthcare regulators.
Our condolences to the Royal Family on the death of Queen Elizabeth II
Statement | 9 Sep 2022
The General Medical Council (GMC) has offered its condolences to the Royal Family on the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Welcome to the profession: a message for new graduates from Professor Dame Carrie MacEwen
News | 28 Jul 2022
Professor Dame Carrie MacEwen, Chair of the GMC, shares her thoughts and best wishes with graduates joining the medical register for the first time and beginning their training.
An update on the UK government’s timetable for regulation of PAs and AAs
MAPs | 22 Jul 2022
The Department of Health and Social Care has recently let us know that the earliest possible start date for regulation will now be the second half of 2024.
NHS backlogs threaten doctors as well as patients, GMC warns
Press release | 19 Jul 2022
Post-pandemic NHS backlogs threaten the health and wellbeing of thousands of doctors, as well as their patients, the General Medical Council (GMC) warns in a report published today (Tuesday 19 July).
Co-chairs announced for Dr Arora case review
Press release | 22 Jun 2022
The General Medical Council (GMC) has appointed Professor Iqbal Singh CBE and Martin Forde QC to oversee a review of the Dr Manjula Arora case.
Common questions: regulating physician associates and anaesthesia associates
MAPs | 21 Jun 2022
Answers to questions which doctors frequently ask about physician associates and anaesthesia associates
GMC responds to findings of Independent Neurology Inquiry
Statement | 21 Jun 2022
The GMC has today welcomed the publication of the Independent Neurology Inquiry’s report.
GMC welcomes the BMA's report on delivering racial equality
Statement | 15 Jun 2022
Today, the General Medical Council's Chief Executive and Registrar welcomed the BMA’s report on delivering racial equality in medicine.
Making it better for trainees
Speech | 1 Jun 2022
Professor Dame Carrie MacEwen at the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) Triennial Conference on 30 May 2022
Update: statement on tribunal of Dr Manjula Arora
Statement | 26 May 2022
Following recent discussions and feedback the General Medical Council’s Chief Executive has determined that the regulator should review this case to see whether there are lessons to be learnt for future cases.
How physician associates are contributing
Increasingly, physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) play key roles as part of teams in a range of healthcare settings. The four UK governments have asked the GMC to regulate these professionals.
We’re updating Good medical practice
We're consulting on proposed updates to Good medical practice, the core ethical guidance for doctors working in the UK.
