Before you can practise as a GP, you need to be accepted onto the General Medical Council's GP Register.
Use our Pathfinder and the link below to help you find the best pathway for you. You can also contact our GP Specialist Applications team for advice.
Interactive version of the Pathfinder [Form] Pathfinder [PDF]
The first step to becoming a GP in the UK is to join the General Medical Council's (GMC) GP Register. For most UK graduates, this means completing a minimum of three years specialty training on a GMC approved programme, passing the MRCGP assessments and gaining a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).
The Combined Training pathways provide the opportunity for you to combine up to 12 months of previous relevant experience with your GP training programme.
The Certificate of Eligibility for GP Registration (CEGPR) is an alternative route to the GP Register if you are not eligible for a CCT but believe your training, qualifications and experience are equivalent.
This guide is for family doctors who have never worked in the UK as a GP, including doctors from the UK who have done their speciality training abroad.
Becoming an RCGP member demonstrates your commitment to achieving the highest standards in primary care. It is also an opportunity to support our important work improving family medicine around the world.
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