What reasonable adjustments can we make?

What can we do?

If you have a disability, such as a visual impairment or dyslexia (see Equality Act 2010), we may be able to make adjustments to the exam arrangements, such as producing information in large print. We won't be able to change the standard of the exam.

We'll also consider making adjustments to make sure the exam is fair for other groups of people. For example, if you're pregnant.

So that we can make a decision on any adjustments, you must send us the following information:

• Details of why you require a reasonable adjustment, such as the nature of your disability
• What adjustments you require or the barriers you need the adjustments to address
• An original letter, certificate or medical report, from your consultant or specialist confirming the nature of your disability and the functional impact of the disability in an exam environment
• The letter, certificate or medical report must be addressed to the GMC and highlight which assessment the report is taking into consideration – i.e. part 1 (a multiple-choice written exam) or part 2 (an OSCE examination)
• The letter, certificate or medical report must also include recommendations for adjustments we could make.

If we receive a request without this information, it will delay a decision being made. This may mean the required adjustments are not made in time for the assessment you have booked on to.

Please contact us as soon as possible to discuss your requirements.

Examples of adjustments we have made

These are examples of reasonable adjustments we've made to the practical arrangements at the request of candidates. We make these on a case-by-case basis.