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The Â鶹Çø can sponsor candidates in physician specialties, which are listed on the Joint Royal College of Physicians Training Board (JÂ鶹ÇøTB)Ìý. We currently sponsor the following specialties:

• ACCS
• Acute Internal Medicine
• Allergy
• Audio vestibular Medicine
• Aviation and Space Medicine
• Cardiology
• Clinical Genetics
• Clinical Neurophysiology
• Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
• Dermatology
• Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus
• Gastroenterology
• General Internal Medicine
• Genitourinary Medicine
• Geriatric Medicine
• Haematology
• Immunology
• Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Medical Oncology
• Medical Ophthalmology
• Neurology
• Nuclear Medicine
• Paediatric Cardiology
• Palliative Medicine
• Pharmaceutical Medicine
• Rehabilitation Medicine
• Renal Medicine
• Respiratory Medicine
• Rheumatology
• Sport and Exercise Medicine
• Stroke Medicine.

Please check our eligibility page to see the full eligibility criteria for candidates, and for suitable posts.

The application process typically takes between three to six months.ÌýPlease see our flowchart for information about the processes involved and associated timescales.

As a requirement for GMC registration, doctors must keep in continuous practice for the last 12 months prior to GMC registration.

For more information, see our page dedicated to the application process.Ìý

The Â鶹Çø charges application fee to cover some of the administration costs involved in administering the GMC registration, as well as the work involved in supporting doctors throughout their training in the UK, including organising dedicated events and providing pastoral support. The fee can be paid by the doctor requiring the registration or the employing organisation.

 The Â鶹Çø application fee is £1020 which comprises of:

• £300 initial fee. This is a non-refundable fee payable when the application is submitted
• £720 application fee, payable when approved for sponsorship by the Â鶹Çø.

Other fees associated with the process*:

• General Medical Council (GMC) – £455 registration fee 
• Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates fee for verification of qualifications (variable amount)
• IELTS or OET
• Visa costs

*Fees correct as of September 2024