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Medical Training Prioritisation Bill: The reality for International Medical Graduates (IMGs)
Concerned about how the proposed Medical Training Prioritisation Bill could affect your plans to work or train in the UK? Here’s a clear, practical explanation of what it means, and what it doesn’t, for international doctors.
How Much is a Medical Appraisal for a Doctor in the UK?
A medical appraisal is a yearly review of a doctor's work, supported by information from their entire practice. It's a chance for doctors to focus on their work with a trained colleague. The appraisal is primarily for professional development and is not a pass/fail assessment.
Good Medical Practice Update 2024 vs Appraisal
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Frequently asked questions
Having “no connection” means you do not have a designated body or Responsible Officer to oversee your annual appraisals or revalidation process. This is common for doctors working independently, in the private sector, abroad, or currently unemployed.
Doctors without a designated body or suitable person are still required to complete annual appraisals for revalidation. Our service provides independent appraisals that meet GMC standards which can be submitted to the GMC as part of your revalidation process.
Our lead appraiser has made enquiries with the GMC and can confirm as of January 2025 there are 24,820 doctors without a connection. Of this group 17,189 are International Medical Graduates, the rest being UK and EEA graduates:
South Asia
8,995
United Kingdom (UK)
4,256
Africa
3,344
Middle East
2,951
EEA - Southern Europe
1,297
Rest of Asia
1,261
EEA - Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Baltic countries
896
Non-EEA Europe
584
EEA - Northwestern Europe (excl. UK)
552
South, Central and Latin America, and the Caribbean
412
Oceania
213
Northern America
59
If you don’t have a connection, the GMC requires you to:
• Arrange and complete an annual appraisal with a GMC-compliant independent appraiser.
• Submit your appraisal information (REV12) directly to the GMC.
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