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We’re pleased to announce that Professor Pushpinder Mangat has been appointed as our new Medical Director and Director of Education and Standards.

From his experiences as a registered doctor and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer in Wales, Push brings with him a wealth of expertise.

We look forward to welcoming him next year, where he’ll work closely with Professor Colin Melville on the run up to his retirement in June.

Read the full story on our website gmc-uk.org/news/news-arch…

Registration for physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) is open.

To all PAs and AAs – we’re looking forward to welcoming you. If you’re on a voluntary register, you don’t need to apply until we invite you in January, but you can start preparing your documents. If you’re not on a voluntary register, we encourage you to apply as soon as you’re able.

Regulation will have a positive impact and help to strengthen patient safety.

You can find more information about how we’ll register PAs and AAs on our website - gmc-uk.org/about/what-we-…

Last year saw an increase in the number of doctors practicing in the UK, with more than two thirds of those joining the register having qualified abroad.

This means that many doctors will not only be adjusting to UK practice, but also navigating a new life in a new country.

We continue to run free workshops for doctors new to the UK, offering practical guidance on ethical scenarios and the chance to connect with other internationally-qualified doctors.

Last year, more than 10,500 international medical graduates attended a session.

Concerted, sustained efforts are needed across the UK’s healthcare systems to provide the induction, integration and inclusion vital for those new to working as a doctor in the UK.

Read the full report to learn more about the UK’s medical workforce gmc-uk.org/-/media/docume…

Today, we’ve published a report on the outcome of our public consultation on the proposed rules, standards and guidance that we’ll use to implement the regulation of physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs).

The report:

- details the key changes we have made as a result of the feedback received
- provides a comprehensive breakdown of all responses
- addresses a range of broader issues raised during the consultation.

We’ve also shared our findings with relevant bodies across the system to encourage them to act on feedback that relates to their areas of responsibility.

We’re grateful to the over 3,000 individuals, including doctors, patients, the public, PAs and AAs and organisations from across the four countries of the UK who shared their views.

We carefully considered all feedback, and this will help to make sure that our approach to regulation supports patient safety.

The final rules, standards and guidance will be approved by our Council before regulation begins.

Read the full report on our website gmc-uk.org/about/get-invo…