Programme routes

The International Induction Programme offers a fixed pathway for all applicants.

 These involve the following stages:

• An MCQ assessment, which consists of two papers, a Clinical Problem Solving MCQ and a Professional Dilemma’s MCQ (also known as the Situational Judgement Test)
• A tailored clinical placement of up to 6 months (full time equivalent)

Applicants must be on the Medical Performers List prior to commencing a clinical placement. You should apply to join the Medical Performers List after passing the MCQ assessments. Your Medical Performers List application will not be processed until you’ve been approved to join the International Induction Programme.

All applicants must be on the General Medical Council (GMC) GP Register at the point of the application to join the programme.

The GMC offers a number of pathways for international GPs to join the GMC GP Register

• GPs that trained in a European Economic Area (EEA) country or Switzerland can join the GP register if they hold a ‘relevant European qualification’ which continue to be recognised following the UK’s exit from European Union
• GPs holding certain qualifications from Australia, New Zealand and Canada may be eligible to obtain GMC recognition via the Recognised Specialist Qualification (RSQ) Pathway
• GPs from other non-EEA countries or not holding a recognised qualification from the above countries must complete the Portfolio Pathway to obtain recognition from the GMC

The relevant GMC registration pathway should be completed before you apply to join the GP International Induction Programme.

For further advice on GMC registration and pathways, please contact the GMC.