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Doctors across all specialties can now obtain GMC registration through the portfolio pathway — no exams required.
Simply submit your portfolio and take the next step toward practicing in the UK.
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Thank you to the doctors, PAs, AAs and all healthcare professionals who are providing care over the festive period. We hope you also have some opportunities to rest and spend time with those you’re close to. We appreciate everything that you all do, during this time and throughout the year.

If you have any queries during this time, please see our contact centre opening hours in the image below or visit the link in the comments to find out more. With thanks again from everyone at the GMC.

More than 1,500 members have already cast their vote – have you had your say?

For the first time in our history, members and fellows can vote for our next President.

Take a moment to explore the candidates nominated by our College Council, learn about their priorities and vision and play your part in shaping the future of the College.

📩 You’ve now received a reminder email with your unique voting code. Make your voice count today.

Let's help you secure a seat at the GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL.

We are so delighted to have young doctors joining the General Medical Council, you all are welcome and we look forward in supporting you in your every endeavors within the UK health system.

We’ve updated the guidance we use to assess a doctor’s fitness to practise, to support a fairer, more flexible and compassionate approach — and to make our decision-making more transparent.

The updates include a new framework to guide decisions at every stage of the process when considering concerns. Anthony Omo, General Counsel and Director of Fitness to Practise at the GMC, said:

‘Protecting the public is at the heart of what we do. This new and updated guidance will make it easier for our case examiners and decision makers to apply our principles fairly and consistently, while at the same time maintaining patient safety.

And by being transparent about our approach we are making it easier for doctors, complainants and the public to understand how we assess concerns and reach decisions about a doctor’s fitness to practise.’

The updated range of guidance can be found on our website - https://www.gmc-uk.org/concerns/information-for-doctors-under-investigation/how-we-make-decisions.

Scroll through the images below to explore the new framework, which is based on three key questions.

Today we’re pleased to launch The state of medical education and practice in the UK: workforce report 2025.

The report analyses trends across the UK’s medical workforce, drawing on a wide range of data sources to provide insights for policymakers, workforce planners, and healthcare leaders.

Global talent has been central to UK health services since the inception of the NHS. In recent years, internationally trained doctors have formed an ever-increasing proportion of the profession. However, this year’s report indicates that greater numbers of doctors who qualified outside of the UK left practice last year.

Whatever the future makeup of the workforce, it’s essential that all doctors are recognised for their contributions and are supported and valued accordingly. Ensuring this is crucial not only for those providing care, but for the patients who rely on them, both now and in the future.

In this blog, Kwaku Baryeh, an Education Fellow, shares how he and colleagues have developed their approach to induction and career support for internationally qualified doctors.

At the heart of the hub’s induction programme is our Welcome to UK practice workshop, in keeping with recommendations from Welcoming and Valuing International Medical Graduates.

Through collaboration across NHS Trusts, the hub is aiming to help doctors feel part of the system from day one and stay for the long term.

To read Kwaku’s blog and the full report, follow the link in the comments below.

Planning a visit to the UK? ✈️

From 25 February 2026 you will be unable to travel to the UK without an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

Airlines will check you have permission to travel, enhancing UK border security.

Welcome to the UK, once you have a good portfolio, and follow the steps accordingly, nothing is stopping you from joining the General Medical Council.