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GMC Registration
Everything international doctors need to know about registering with the General Medical Council, from EPIC verification to your identity check.
12 GMC Registration articles
Understanding Appraisals and Revalidation for Doctors in the UK
Appraisals and revalidation explained for doctors moving to the UK: what annual appraisals involve, the five-year GMC revalidation cycle and how to prepare.
Read guide GMC RegistrationCertificates of Good Standing: What They Are and Why You Need Them for GMC Registration
Why the GMC asks for a Certificate of Good Standing, who needs one, how to request it from each regulator you have worked with and what to do if you can’t.
Read guide GMC RegistrationOET & IELTS – Key Differences Explained
OET or IELTS? A side-by-side look at test structure, preparation, scoring, costs and GMC acceptance to help international doctors choose the right test.
Read guide GMC RegistrationEPIC Verification
EPIC verification explained for GMC applicants: which qualifications ECFMG must verify, how to set up your EPIC account, and the timelines and costs to expect.
Read guide GMC RegistrationAcceptable Postgraduate Qualifications
Which postgraduate qualifications does the GMC accept? See the UK royal college and overseas qualifications that can replace PLAB, and how to verify yours.
Read guide GMC RegistrationCompleting the GMC Digital ID Check
How to complete the GMC digital ID check remotely: your invitation, uploading documents, the selfie step and what happens once your identity is confirmed.
Read guide GMC RegistrationGMC ID Check
Preparing for your in-person GMC ID check? Who must attend, what happens on the day, the documents to bring, where checks happen and the three-month deadline.
Read guide GMC RegistrationGMC Registration Process
A step-by-step guide to GMC registration for overseas doctors: the documents you need, PMQ and EPIC checks, English tests, the ID check and registration fees.
Read guide GMC RegistrationBooking English Tests
Booking the OET or IELTS for GMC registration? Compare formats, locations, test dates and fees, and see what you need ready before you book either English test.
Read guide GMC RegistrationIELTS Overview
IELTS for GMC registration: why doctors must sit the Academic test, its four sections, the 7.5 overall and 7.0 minimum band scores, formats and preparation.
Read guide GMC RegistrationOET Overview
The OET Medicine test explained: the Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking sub-tests, the Grade B the GMC requires, costs and official practice materials.
Read guide GMC RegistrationOET vs IELTS
Deciding between OET and IELTS for GMC registration? Compare what each test assesses, the minimum scores, costs and which one may suit your strengths.
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