Medical specialisation and training in the UK Medical specialisation and training in the UK require General Medical Council (GMC) medical licence. The basic requirement is to have at least first medical diploma valid in UK. The GMC Medical Licence is necessary for all doctors in the UK regardless of whether they are working in the National Health Service (NHS) or independent sector, on a full or part time, permanent or locum basis, either they are British or International Medical Graduates (IMGs). It also applies to all levels of registration, whether provisional, full or on the specialist or general practitioner (GP). There are four routes to GMC registration: Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board test (PLAB); Sponsorship through a recognised body such as the RCP; Acceptable Postgraduate qualification; Certification of eligibility for specialist registration (CESR); Find more topics about PLAB Source
