General Medical Council (Gmc)

Today, with the Medical Schools Council, we've launched our medical student competition for 2018.
We're asking students to design a teaching session that will engage their peers in a conversation about being a reflective practitioner.
Find out more and enter here: https://bit.ly/2Juq0hP
... You can also read our blog from Charles Pope, last year's medical student competition winner here: https://bit.ly/2KKv9Er
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In case you missed it, the 2018 national training surveys results are out.
Find out what we're doing to support trainers and trainees on pages 15-16 of our initial findings report here: https://bit.ly/2J7dVPp

We've recently opened two new test centres for PLAB candidates in Nigeria.
From today, all candidates wishing to take the PLAB 1 exam in Nigeria can choose from the new test centres in Abuja and Enugu or the existing centre in Lagos.
To find out more information about the PLAB exam, please visit our website: https://bit.ly/2Jgd3w0

Everyone should have a positive medical education experience, including people with health conditions and disabilities https://goo.gl/DPdd73
Share your views on our draft guidance for educators and employers on supporting disabled doctors to help us get it right. #ablemedics

Disabled doctors and students have a lot to offer patients and the medical profession.
Help us improve support for #ablemedics by answering our consultation: https://goo.gl/DPdd73

Are you new to working as a doctor in the UK?
Our 'Welcome to UK Practice' workshops are a great opportunity for you to meet other doctors, ask questions and learn from the real-life experiences of others who have moved to the UK.
Our workshops are free and you can book onto our next session or future sessions in Manchester and London now: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/BookGMCWe lcome/

New blog: Dr Gwilym Edmondson-Jones, one of the General Medical Council's oldest registered doctors reflects on his career working from the inception of the NHS and recalls fond memories of being a new doctor and his career in the health service.
Read more: https://bit.ly/2L0VOzG

The 2018 national training surveys results are now live.
Head to our website to hear what trainees and trainers say about UK medical education. #GMCsurvey

We’re recruiting for two new members to join our Council in 2019. We’re keen to hear from candidates from both medical and non-medical backgrounds.
Find out more about this opportunity: https://www.gmccouncilmembers.com/

Are you applying for registration with a license to practise in the UK?
Before you attend an ID check at our offices, you need to have passed PLAB 2 and had your application approved. We'll invite you to book an appointment when you're at the right stage of the registration process.
Below is a reminder of the order in which you'll complete each stage of the registration.

A big happy 70th birthday today to the NHS. We've been joining the celebrations across the UK with our own #NHS7tea party, with funds from all cake sales going to NHS Charities.

Did you see Dr Hannah Barham-Brown and Dr Kelly Lockwood on BBC News last night?
Hear about their experiences of being disabled doctors below and help us to improve support for #ablemedics like Hannah and Kelly by answering our consultation: https://goo.gl/DPdd73

Are you new to working as a doctor in the UK?
Our 'Welcome to UK Practice' workshops are a great opportunity for you to meet other doctors, ask questions and learn from the real-life experiences of others who have moved to the UK.
Our workshops are free and you can book onto our next session on Tuesday 17 July in Manchester now.

Please note: Due to scheduled maintenance by ECFMG, EPIC’s online services will be unavailable from approximately 5:00am (GMT) on Saturday 30 June to 5:00am (GMT) on Sunday 1 July.
International medical graduates who have verified their medical qualification through ECFMG won’t be able to submit their application for GMC registration during this period. Thank you for your patience.

This week we've published our updated Outcomes for graduates guidance and here on our blog, Prof. Dr Colin Melville, explains how our updated guidance will better prepare newly qualified doctors for medical practice on the frontline.

Dame Clare Marx is seeking views from across the UK to inform her independent medical manslaughter review #claremarxreview
Get involved here: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ClareMarx Review/

Do you have a learning disability?
Tell your doctor about our resources: https://bit.ly/2t7ZcOZ
#LDweek18

Check out our resources and guidance to support doctors treating patients with a learning disability: https://bit.ly/2t7ZcOZ
#LDweek18

Watch our film of patient perspectives with volunteers across the UK to find out what it’s like to go to the doctors or hospital when you have a learning disability #LDweek18