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The GMC is funded by annual fees required from those wishing to remain registered and fees for examinations. Fees for registration have risen significantly in the last few years: 2007 fees = £290, 2008 fees = £390, 2009 fees = £410, 2010 fees = £420, 2011 fees = £420, with a 50% discount for doctors earning under £32,000. [9] [10]
The Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) test provides the main route for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) to demonstrate that they have the necessary skills and knowledge to practise medicine in the United Kingdom (UK).
In 1975 the GMC set up the Temporary Registration Assessment Board (TRAB), which conducted its own structured examination for international medical graduates, which included an assessment of English language skills. [14] TQ candidates were required to pass this before being granted temporary GMC registration.
In November 2009, the GMC introduced the "licence to practise", and it is required by law that to practice medicine in the UK, all doctors must be registered and hold a license to practice. [11] The registration information for all doctors holding a license in the UK is available online at the GMC website. [12]
Applicants are required to hold a medical qualification approved by the GMC for the purposes of registration and must have completed the UK Foundation Program or equivalent. Consists of two written papers (single best answer multiple choice) of 90 questions each, lasting two hours each, with one hour break between papers.
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Pre-registration house officer (PRHO), 1 year 2 Senior house officer (SHO), minimum 2 years; often more 3 Specialty registrar, general practice (GPST), minimum 3 years Specialty registrar, hospital speciality (SpR), minimum 5 years 4 Specialist registrar, 4–6 years GP registrar, 1 year 5 General practitioner, 4 years total time in training 6–8