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Bringing physician associates and anaesthesia associates into regulation
News | 17 Sep 2020
We’re pleased to support the development of these valuable professions, read more about what regulation will look like and how you can get involved with the work we're doing.
COVID-19 specific guidance published for doctor complaints
Press release | 14 Sep 2020
The General Medical Council (GMC) has today, Monday 14 September, issued guidance for its staff detailing how to take the context created by COVID-19 into account when considering complaints about doctors.
Shaun Gallagher appointed as new Director of Strategy and Policy
News | 8 Sep 2020
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Shaun Gallagher as our new Director of Strategy and Policy.
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GMC welcomes decision to lift cap on medical school places
Statement | 20 Aug 2020
We’re pleased more students can begin their journey to join the next generation of doctors. It’s now more important than ever that medical schools are supported to provide a high standard of education, to meet the needs of future patients.
GMC clarifies no role in medical education places
Statement | 19 Aug 2020
The GMC has no role in deciding which students are selected, or how many places are available to study, but we expect other organisations to take a fair and transparent approach to the allocation process.
A welcome to new doctors from Prof Colin Melville
Statement | 12 Aug 2020
Professor Colin Melville welcomes new doctors to postgraduate medical training, as they join the workforce at an extraordinary moment.
GMC and MSC welcome agreement on Medical Licensing Assessment delivery model
Press release | 24 Jul 2020
The UK’s medical schools and parent universities have agreed to develop and deliver the Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA) that will be embedded within final exams for a UK medical degree. Their work will be overseen and regulated by the General Medical Council.
Doctors urged to have their say on workplace training during coronavirus
Press release | 16 Jul 2020
The General Medical Council’s (GMC) annual national training survey (NTS), postponed in March due to coronavirus, is to launch later this month in a shorter format that will be easier and quicker to complete.
Doctors' workshops go online as the GMC responds to pandemic response
Press release | 14 Jul 2020
The General Medical Council (GMC) is to run online versions of its popular free workshops for doctors new to working in the UK, in response to restrictions caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
GMC response to the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review
Statement | 8 Jul 2020
The IMMDS review, led by Baroness Cumberlege, has today published its First Do No Harm report into the harmful side effects of medicines and medical devices
General Medical Council sets out plans for restart of medical tests and fitness to practise work
Press release | 3 Jul 2020
The GMC has set out its plans for resuming PLAB 2 tests for overseas doctors. From this month, existing fitness to practise cases will also be restarted where possible with flexibility on timescales and in direct discussion with those involved.
GMC launches Council member recruitment
News | 29 Jun 2020
We're seeking three lay members and one registrant member for our governing body, the GMC Council.
Welcome to the Register – a message for new doctors
Mary Agnew, the GMC’s Assistant Director of Standards and Guidance, welcomes new F1 doctors to the medical register, and during these challenging times, highlights some of the key resources we provide to help you in your career as a doctor.
Trouble-free transfers – making switching specialties simpler
The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges recently published new guidance for doctors in training who move from one specialty to another. Mark Dexter, the GMC’s Head of Strategic Policy Development (Education), explains why making postgraduate medical education more flexible is so important.
