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Licensing pathway

Doctor — UK (GMC)

General Medical Council registration, PLAB and other pathways, separate from visa services.

GMC registration is separate from visas, sponsorship and recruitment. We do not provide immigration advice.
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United Kingdom

Doctors need GMC registration with a licence to practise. The route depends on where you qualified and your postgraduate experience.

General Medical Council (GMC)

Stages

  1. Check your primary medical qualification is acceptable
  2. Verify qualification (EPIC)
  3. Meet English language requirements (IELTS or OET)
  4. Show knowledge and skills: PLAB 1 and 2, or an accepted postgraduate qualification or other route
  5. Evidence of internship/clinical experience and good standing
  6. Apply to the GMC

Checklist

  • ☐ Primary medical qualification
  • ☐ Internship certificate
  • ☐ English test results
  • ☐ Certificates of good standing
  • ☐ Identity documents

· GMC

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