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GMC unveils new deputy medical director

By Liz Wells 05 December 2025

The GMC has appointed Professor Alan Denison as its new deputy medical director.

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UK health services risk 'huge holes' if internationally qualified doctors quit

By Liz Wells 21 November 2025

UK health services could be left with ‘huge holes’ if a trend for internationally qualified doctors to leave the workforce gathers pace, a new report reveals.

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GMC reviews key workplace and patient safety guidance

By Liz Wells 31 October 2025

The GMC has launched a review of key guidance to doctors, physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs)

JUDICIAL REVIEWS

High Court dismisses judicial review over regulation of PAs

By Liz Wells 08 September 2025

The High Court has dismissed the judicial review claim brought over the GMC’s regulation of physician assistants.

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Risk of exodus of 'disillusioned' doctors

By Liz Wells 07 August 2025

Almost a third of doctors are unable to progress their education, training and careers in the way they want, new research reveals.

TRAINING

Fifth of trainee doctors feel hesitant about escalating patient care

By Liz Wells 15 July 2025

More than one in five trainee doctors have felt hesitant about escalating patient care, new research reveals.

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BMA calls for new medical regulator

By Liz Wells 24 June 2025

The BMA is calling for the creation of a new medical regulator, solely for doctors, after ‘prolonged and repeated concerns’ that the General Medical Council (GMC) has failed to protect patients and...

ACADEMY OF MEDICAL ROYAL COLLEGES

Renewed national support for doctors undertaking wider system roles

By Liz Wells 16 May 2025

The UK’s four chief medical officers, the chair of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, the chair of the General Medical Council and NHS England’s national medical director have reaffirmed the im...

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GMC approves courses for PAs and AAs

By Liz Wells 30 April 2025

The General Medical Council (GMC) has given 36 courses formal approval to teach physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs).

WORKFORCE

BMA considers next move after 'disappointing' PA ruling

By Liz Wells 17 April 2025

The BMA is considering its next steps after the 'disappointing' ruling from the High Court over its case against the GMC for blurring the lines between doctors and physician associates (PAs).

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UK risks 'sleepwalking' into a waste of doctors' skills

By Liz Wells 28 November 2024

The UK risks wasting the talents of tens of thousands of overlooked and undervalued doctors, to the detriment of patient care, General Medical Council (GMC) chief executive Charlie Massey warns in ...