Changes to how doctors demonstrate the standard required for specialist and GP registration

Published 30 November 2023

Doctors applying for specialist or GP registration via the portfolio pathway, now need to provide evidence that they have the knowledge, skills and experience required to practise as a specialist or GP in the UK. This pathway was previously known as the CESR or CEGPR pathway.

This is a result of changing legislation, introduced by the UK government. It gives us more flexibility to accept a broader range of evidence from doctors applying for specialist or GP registration.

This guide explains what this change means for doctors and the evidence they need to provide.

Specialty specific guidance, that sets out the evidence that doctors now need to provide, has been updated, and is available on our Specialty specific guidance page.

If you have any questions, please contact our specialist applications team on 0161 923 6602 or via email portfolio@gmc-uk.org. Our office hours are 9am-5pm.

Who is this guide for?
Doctors applying for specialist or GP registration through the portfolio pathway, which is the new name for the CESR and CEGPR pathways.
What will it help you with?
This guide will outline what the changes are, and what you need to do when applying for specialist or GP registration.
  1. Summary
  2. What has changed?
  1. What evidence do I need to provide to apply for specialist or GP registration?
  2. Frequently asked questions
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