The Recognised Specialist Qualification Pathway allows doctors whose qualification is included in the General Medical Council (GMC) list of recognised qualifications to apply directly for GP or Specialist registration. This is a new pathway which launched on 15 May 2024.
Currently, there are five general practice qualifications included on the list. The curricula for these qualifications have been carefully reviewed as part of a detailed mapping process which also looked at the healthcare context, the training programme, assessments and examinations. The success rate of applicants holding these qualifications who applied through the former Streamlined CEGPR route means that we are assured of their similarity to general practice specialty training in the UK and their suitability for the RSQ list.
You can find out whether your qualification is on the list of recognised specialist qualifications and whether you fulfil the further requirements (where stipulated) on the General Medical Council (GMC) website.
The evidence needed to support your application for GP registration via the RSQ Pathway will vary depending on whether your qualification was awarded within the last three years or more than three years ago.
- If you gained your general practice qualification within the last three years, check the GMC page for qualifications under three years old for guidance and the evidence you need to provide.
- If you gained your general practice qualification more than three years ago, check the GMC page for qualifications over three years old for guidance and the evidence you need to provide.
Once you are ready to apply, you make your application to the GMC online and attach your evidence online.
If you are not eligible to make an application via the RSQ Pathway, you may meet the criteria to apply through the Portfolio Pathway.
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