General Medical Council

Our team really enjoyed this session! Thank you for having us 😊

We are pleased to share our annual report from the Professional Standards Authority (PSA), which confirms we have met all 18 of their standards for good regulation. Within the report, they made particular mention of the progress we've made towards our target to eliminate disproportionate fitness to practise referrals from employers by 2026 and differential attainment in medical education by 2031, as well as our work to improve the timelines of fitness to practise cases. The review considered our performance against standards for areas including equality, diversity and inclusion, guidance, education, registration and fitness to practice. The full performance review is available to read on the PSA’s website https://lnkd.in/eh-F5Sp8

As we approach the winter period, our Chair, Carrie MacEwen shares a message to all doctors in the UK. Thank you for everything that you do to provide the best possible care for your patients - https://lnkd.in/ex4wXfjk

Congratulations to Professor Pushpinder Singh Mangat, who has been appointed as our new Medical Director and Director of Education and Standards! From his experiences as a registered doctor and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer in Wales, Push brings with him a wealth of expertise. This will be essential in our work to set the standards and professional behaviours for all doctors, physician associates and anaesthesia associates working in the UK. Push's experience will also be invaluable in helping us make sure that everyone we regulate has the education and training needed to deliver good, safe patient care. We look forward to welcoming Push next year, where he’ll work closely with Professor Colin Melville on the run up to his retirement in June. Read the full story on our website – https://lnkd.in/eUhXjkYY

Thanks to James Catton for inviting us on the Physician Associate (PA) Podcast! 🙌 In this brand new episode, you can hear our Chair, Professor Dame Carrie MacEwen, share more about what regulation means and what PAs should do now that registration is open. Listen to the podcast on the PA podcast website - https://lnkd.in/eXHEi7VD

Registration for physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) is open.   To all PAs and AAs – we’re looking forward to welcoming you. If you’re on a voluntary register, you don’t need to apply until we invite you in January, but you can start preparing your documents. If you’re not on a voluntary register, we encourage you to apply as soon as you’re able. Regulation will have a positive impact and help to strengthen patient safety. You can find more information about how we’ll register PAs and AAs on our website - https://lnkd.in/eB5YeiVH

This afternoon, our Council have approved the final rules, standards and guidance that we’ll use to regulate physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs).   We’re grateful to the over 3,000 individuals who responded to our public consultation that has helped shape our approach.   Regulation will help to provide assurance that PAs and AAs have the right level of education and training to meet our registration requirements, meet the standards that we expect, and can be held to account if serious concerns are raised. Registration for PAs and AAs will open on Monday 16 December.

Our recent #StateOfMed Workforce report shows that doctors’ career pathways are changing. In England and Wales, where specific data is available to us, more doctors than ever before are taking on locally employed (LE) roles. LE doctors play an important and valuable role in health services across the UK. But the report warns that the UK risks wasting their talents to the detriment of patient care. We know from our previous research that many are on short-term contracts or non-permanent posts, with poorly defined roles and limited opportunities for career progression.  A greater range of training routes and career pathways are needed to allow all doctors to develop their skills and be recognised for their expertise #UKHealthcare #Doctors Head to the comments for a link to the full report ⤵️

Say hello to Eshwa - the winner of our 2024 GMC and Medical Schools Council student competition 👋 🎉 The third year Brunel University of London student created an animated video to help other students understand the Medical Licensing Assessment, its purpose and how it will contribute to patient safety. Competition judge Professor Colin Melville said, “Thank you to all of this year’s entrants. The variety of content submitted showcased a real skill within the medical student community of providing information in many varied ways in order for it resonate with their peers. "The other judges and I came to a unanimous agreement for the winning entry, which is accessible, engaging and assuring. Well done!” Head to the comments to watch the winning video! 📽️ #MedStudents #MedicalStudent #FutureDoctor

Last year saw an increase in the number of doctors practising in the UK, with more than two thirds of those joining the register having qualified abroad. This means that many doctors will not only be adjusting to UK practice, but also navigating a new life in a new country. We continue to run free workshops for doctors new to the UK, offering practical guidance on ethical scenarios and the chance to connect with other internationally-qualified doctors. Last year, more than 10,500 international medical graduates attended a session. Concerted, sustained efforts are needed across the UK’s healthcare systems to provide the induction, integration and inclusion vital for those new to working as a doctor in the UK. Read the full report to learn more about the UK’s medical workforce https://lnkd.in/efM9NKA3