How to register as a doctor
You can find the right application and support to join either the medical, GP or Specialist registers using our application finder. It will take you through step-by-step on how to apply.
Register as a doctor
There are different ways to apply for registration with a licence to practise in the UK. It all depends on where you qualified and your experience. Read our guides to registration and apply to join the Medical, GP or Specialist Registers. You can also move from provisional to full registration.
What you should know before you apply
Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board
If you graduated from a medical school outside of the UK or the EEA, you will likely need to take a Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board (PLAB) test to join the register.
Applying for specialist or GP registration
The process for making an application to join the Specialist Register or the GP Register.
Provisional registration and foundation programme
Provisional registration with a licence to practise allows you to take part in an approved Foundation Year 1 (F1) Programme in the UK.
We also have information and advice for doctors starting the Foundation programme to support them during their first year of practice.
You need a specific registration if you are travelling with your country's teams to UK sporting events. See what you need to do get registered.
You can speak to our independent appeals team about the outcome of your application.
