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Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) application in a Non-CCT specialty

This guide is for doctors looking to join the Specialist Register, but haven’t completed a GMC approved programme.

If you are able to show that you have knowledge, skills and experience equivalent to a consultant in any UK health service, this guide explains how you may be able to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration in a non-CCT specialty.

Why I should read this?
To find out if you are eligible to apply and how to make your application.
Next steps
Check your eligibility before preparing your evidence and application.
  1. Summary
  2. What specialty should I apply for?
  3. Am I eligible to apply?
  4. How is my application assessed?
  5. What evidence do I need?
  6. How do I list my evidence?
  7. How do I organise my evidence?
  8. How is my evidence verified?
  9. How do I anonymise my evidence?
  1. How do I translate my evidence?
  2. How do I structure my CV?
  3. Who do I need choose to be my referees?
  4. What do my referees need to do?
  5. How will my application be processed?
  6. Ready to apply?
  7. What happens after I apply?
  8. What happens if my application is unsuccessful?
  9. How much does it cost to apply?
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Curriculum updates to CESR and CEGPR applications

The curricula for your specialty might be due for an update. This will impact the evidence you need to provide for your application. Read more about what this means for you.
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