UK Statutory Instrument
2010
United Kingdom
The General Medical Council (Applications for General Practice and Specialist Registration) Regulations Order of Council 2010
The Regulations approved by this Order make provision in respect of the form of, and procedure relating to, applications for inclusion in the General Practitioner Register and the Specialist Register which fall to be made to the General Medical Council (“GMC”) by virtue of provisions in the Medical Act 1983 (c.54) which were inserted by the General and Specialist Medical Practice (Education, Training and Qualifications) Order 2010 (S.I.2010/234).
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Schedules
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Form and content of applications
- Submit a complete application to the GMC for GP or specialist registration Applicant
Acknowledgment of applications
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- GMC must acknowledge medical registration applications within one month Statutory regulator
Evidence
- Submit supporting evidence for GP or specialist registration Applicant
Determination of applications
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- GMC must determine GP and specialist applications considering GMC standards and completeness Statutory regulator
Correction of errors
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Registrar must correct errors in statement of eligibility Statutory regulator
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Citation and commencement
Interpretation
Collection of information, evidence and advice
Statements of eligibility
This Order may be cited as the General Medical Council...
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General Medical Council
Statutory regulator for doctors in the UK. Maintains the medical register, sets standards for medical education and practice, and investigates fitness to …
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