General Medical Council

Every year, we publish a report on the concerns we receive about doctors’ fitness to practise. This year’s report includes greater context, clarity and transparency about how our processes work, and importantly, about how we support everyone involved in an investigation. Being open about how concerns are assessed and how decisions are made is an important part of helping people understand our role as a regulator. We hope this report will help people feel informed and confident if they ever need to engage with the fitness to practise process. The report explains how concerns about doctors' fitness to practise are raised, assessed and progressed through each stage of the process. It sets out how decisions are made, including how we identify and focus on the most serious concerns. The report also includes new sections highlighting the improvements we have made in recent years to make sure our processes remain fair, proportionate and transparent. Behind the statistics in this report are people whose lives are affected by the decisions we make. We understand that both raising and responding to concerns can be a difficult experience. You can find support, as well as the full report via the link in the comments.

Every year, our six-week internship programme gives talented students and graduates the opportunity to gain experience of working at the GMC and explore the role healthcare regulation plays in supporting safe patient care. This summer, our interns have been working across a range of teams, from Legal to Strategy and Policy, building new skills and gaining valuable insight into our work. Take a look at what this year's interns had to say about what they've learned and how the experience has helped shape their future ambitions. Want to find out more? Read Maher Alsusa's blog about his time on last year's programme and how it changed his perceptions of the GMC. Interested in applying? Keep an eye on our channels next spring for details of our 2027 internship opportunities.

What happens after doctors in training and trainers share their experiences through the national training survey? In this video, Aby Nwaokolo, Head of Quality Assurance at the GMC, explains how we use the survey results to understand what's working well, identify where improvements are needed, and support education providers to deliver high-quality training. While the survey is live, our teams monitor responses in real time. Urgent issues are flagged to postgraduate training organisations or our outreach teams so they can be addressed quickly. Once the survey closes, Aby and her team review the feedback in detail, working closely with postgraduate training organisations and deaneries to make sure concerns are understood and appropriate action is taken. Finally, the team meet with postgraduate deans, employers and training organisations to discuss the findings, address areas of concern and support improvements to the quality of medical training. Explore the 2026 results and see what doctors in training and trainers told us using our online education data tool. Link in the comments.

For the past three years, we've been proud to work with Melanin Medics, hosting their annual So You Want to Be a Doctor? conference at our London office. Each event has brought together aspiring doctors from black African, Caribbean and mixed heritage backgrounds who are thinking of studying medicine, creating opportunities to ask questions, build new connections and learn more about a career in medicine. In our latest blog, four GMC colleagues reflect on what they've learned from hosting these events over the years and why our partnership with Melanin Medics has been so meaningful. Thank you to Melanin Medics for continuing to champion and support current and future doctors. Read the full blog via the link in the comments.

It was a pleasure to attend Medology Global's flagship annual summit at Imperial College London Medical and dental students travelled from across the UK and Europe for a day of talks and workshops focused on building successful careers and developing skills beyond the curriculum. Sue Whitehead, one of our Regional Liaison Advisers, explored why professionalism is important from the very start of a medical career, including while studying, with over 80 students in attendance. Developing professional behaviours as a student helps lay the foundations for safe, effective care and plays an important role in maintaining patient trust and confidence throughout a doctor's career. It was fantastic to see such thoughtful engagement from students throughout the session. Thank you to everyone who came along, asked questions, and took part in the discussion, and to Medology Global for the invitation.

The results of the 2026 national training survey are now live. Thank you to every doctor in training and trainer who took the time to share their views. Your feedback plays an important role in helping us to improve postgraduate medical training across the UK. The survey provides valuable insight into the experiences of more than 50,000 doctors in training and over 20,000 trainers. From access to training opportunities and support, to issues impacting workplace cultures and wellbeing, the results help us identify areas of good practice and where action is needed. The findings are available through our online education data tool, allowing doctors in training, trainers and those responsible for their education to explore results at a local, regional and national level. As the regulator, we use this evidence to check and monitor the quality of postgraduate training. Where concerns are identified, we work with postgraduate deans and employers to understand the issues, agree actions for improvement and monitor progress. Thank you again to everyone who took part. Explore the 2026 national training survey results using the link in the comments.

It’s South Asian Heritage Month! South Asian Heritage Month is a time to learn, reflect and celebrate the contributions of South Asian communities across the UK. Annie Wardlaw Jagannadham was the first Indian woman to earn a medical degree from a British university and join the UK medical register. Her achievements continue to inspire today. Her determination helped pave the way for future generations of doctors, and her story remains an important part of the history of medicine and medical regulation. To mark South Asian Heritage Month, we thought we'd share this video from Tista Chakravarty Gannon from our Outreach team again, as she explores Annie’s life, achievements and lasting impact. You can read more about Annie’s life on our blog. Link in the comments.

Just weeks before this year’s student competition opens, last year’s winner, Shahid Ahmadi , has shared how his victory not only earned him £500 in vouchers, but also opened the door to an exciting new opportunity. Since winning, Shahid has taken on a pivotal role within King's College London’s Clinical Skills Sustainability Project. An initiative to reduce the carbon footprint of clinical skills education across the Health Faculties, the project aims to reduce waste by 25% over the next year through recycling, reusing and finding alternative disposal methods for waste generated from clinical skills sessions. Last year’s competition challenged students to create engaging online content exploring why sustainability is included as a duty in our core guidance for doctors. Shahid’s winning entry was a quirkily shot, interactive video that showed how small actions – from reducing waste to reusing resources – can help build a more sustainable healthcare system. You can watch Shahid’s winning entry on our blog, where he’s also shared his experience of taking part in the competition. Also, make sure to sign up to our medical student e-newsletter so you don't miss details of how to enter this year's competition. This could be your chance to follow in Shahid's footsteps and become next year's winner.

"Many of us, and people like us, had established careers back home, only to be displaced and forced to start from scratch in a completely new country, which is not easy." Before he came to the UK, Ramin was already a doctor. But like many refugee doctors, being forced to leave his home meant leaving his career behind too. Starting again in a new country meant learning a new healthcare system, navigating the registration process, and rebuilding the confidence to practise again. That's why we work with organisations such as the Lincolnshire Refugee Doctor Project, alongside others across the UK, to help refugee doctors access the support they need to become registered and continue providing good, safe patient care. These organisations provide practical support, such as helping doctors develop their English language and clinical skills. Just as importantly, they offer emotional support by creating a welcoming community for doctors and their families as they build a new life in the UK. Since launching in 2019, the Lincolnshire Refugee Doctor Project has supported nearly 100 refugee and asylum-seeking doctors, helping them restart their careers and contribute to the NHS. If you or someone you know is a refugee doctor looking for support, you'll find more information in the comments.

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