How Clinical Officers and Equivalent Professionals Can Register with the UK General Medical Council (GMC) and Pursue Employment in the UK The UK General Medical Council (GMC) has introduced new pathways for Physician Associates (PAs) and equivalent professionals from various countries—including Kenya 🇰🇪, Ghana 🇬🇭, and others—to apply for registration and work in the UK. This is a major step towards global recognition of Clinical Officer and PA roles. Countries Eligible for GMC Registration Healthcare professionals from the following countries can now apply for GMC registration: 🇧🇩 Bangladesh 🇨🇦 Canada (varies by region) 🇬🇭 Ghana 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇱 Israel 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein 🇲🇼 Malawi 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 USA 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Key Information About GMC Registration ✔ Application Fee: £500 (qualification assessment) ✔ Mandatory Tests: IELTS/OET + Physician Associate Registration Assessment (PARA) ✔ Transition Period: 2024-2026 (two years to meet requirements) Requirements for Clinical Officers Registering as Physician Associates (PAs) To qualify for GMC registration, Clinical Officers and similar professionals must submit: ✅ Diploma or Degree in Clinical Medicine (or equivalent healthcare qualification) ✅ Valid Passport ✅ Clinical Officers Council (CoC) Registration (or equivalent regulatory body certification) ✅ College or University Transcripts ✅ Degree or Diploma Certificate ✅ Additional Training Certificates (e.g., BLS/ACLS) ✅ UK-Aligned CV ✅ IELTS Academic Certificate with these scores: Listening: 7.0 Reading: 7.0 Writing: 7.0 Speaking: 7.0 Overall: 7.5 Step-by-Step Guide for GMC Registration Step 1: IELTS, BLS/ACLS Training & Document Preparation ✔ IELTS Academic Training (6 to 10 weeks, online) ✔ BLS & ACLS Certification (2-day training) ✔ Monthly Intakes: 1st and 15th of every month Step 2: Apply for Qualification Assessment with GMC Once you have all required documents (IELTS, BLS/ACLS, academic and professional certificates): 1️⃣ Create a GMC Account & Obtain a Reference Number 👉 Register on the official GMC website 2️⃣ Complete and Submit the GMC Application Form 👉 Download the form from the GMC website 👉 Attach all required documents and email them as a single PDF or ZIP file to [email protected] Step 3: GMC Qualification Assessment ✔ GMC will review your documents and assess if you meet the required standards. If accepted, you must: ✅ Take the Physician Associate National Examination (PANE) (renamed PARA from September 2025) ✅ Verify your qualifications through ECFMG (a division of Intealth) ✅ Complete final GMC registration steps If rejected, note that GMC decisions on qualification recognition cannot be appealed. Step 4: Job Search in the UK Once fully registered, you can begin applying for healthcare jobs in the UK. 🌍 Start Your Journey Today! 📩 For IELTS Academic, ACLS, and BLS Training, WhatsApp us at +254790190267 for more details. Secure your future in the UK 🇬🇧 healthcare sector—take the next step today! 🚀