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The RCGP's certification unit evaluates general practice training on behalf of the General Medical Council (GMC). external link icon

 

In addition to evaluating training programmes the unit can give informal advice and information about general practice training to those already on a GP training programme as well as to doctors who are considering undertaking training for general practice.

 

The GMC registers doctors to practise medicine in the UK and is responsible for certifying doctors for entry onto the GMC GP Register.

 

There are two routes to inclusion on the GP register:

 

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) 

This is awarded to doctors who have completed a full GMC GP approved training programme.

 

Certificate of Eligibility for GP Registration (CEGPR)

This is awarded to doctors who have not followed the standard CCT route and would like to include training undertaken overseas or non approved GP training posts.

 

How do I apply for GP training?

 

Can I apply for a shortened GP training scheme? 

 

Important information for trainees working less than full time- GMC position statement

 

Information about the GMC consultation on Exams - Examinations and the award of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

 

ARE YOU COMPLETING YOUR GP TRAINING PROGRAMME IN THE NEXT 6 MONTHS ?

 

General Practice CCT Applicants

 

If you are a GP trainee expecting to complete your programme of training in the next 6 months, you should act as soon as possible to ensure that you are entered onto the GP Register, in order that you may take up an offer of employment.

 

  • Make sure that you are registered with the RCGP - either online as an AiT if you are completing nMRCGP, or by submitting a Registration Form for a CCT (available on our website) if you are completing Summative Assessment.
  • If your training includes any posts that commenced before August 2007 please ensure that you send any relevant VTR forms to the RCGP Certification Unit . These should be completed correctly and endorsed by the relevant deanery. Please check that your forms have been completed correctly by looking at our CCT Application Checklist small word logo. If your training includes posts from before August 2007 and you do not send the VTR forms to us for this period of training, we will be unable to process your application and recommendation for a CCT.
  • If you are taking nMRCGP and have an ePortfolio, please ensure that once you have accepted your final ARCP form through your ePortfolio that you click the 'apply for a CCT' button once, this will send your application for a CCT to the RCGP Certification Unit.
  • All GP trainees who are applying for a CCT will also need to apply to the GMC. The GMC will invite you to apply to them via 'GMC Online' when you are nearing the end of your training. Please see the GMC website for details of their fees.
  • Once a complete and fully documented application has been received, the Certification Unit will take upto 15 working days  to process your CCT application and forward a recommendation to the GMC.
  • The GMC will take up to 10 working days to issue your CCT.
  • For further information on the steps you need to take, please visit 'GMC Online'. 

 

CEGPR (formerly Article 11) Applicants

 

If you are applying for a Certificate of Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR) you must send your application form and supporting evidence directly to the GMC as soon as possible. The GMC does not accept ARCP forms electronically, these must be printed off (together with any evidence from your ePortfolio that you wish to submit with your application) and validated. ARCP forms must be stamped by the Deanery and ePortfolio material validated as described in the CEGPR Guidance.

 

Further information can be found on the GMC's website:

http://www.gmc-uk.org/doctors/abouteligibility.asp external link icon