The University of Buckingham School of Medicine is a GMC-approved sponsor for full registration. The University will start sponsoring selected MD candidates for full registration in the near future. Successful candidates will be granted full registration by the GMC at the end of first three months of their MD programme, which will enhance the clinical experience for these candidates. Provided candidates’ performance remains satisfactory during the remaining MD training, full registration will be valid permanently following the successful completion of the MD programme. The GMC will receive regular feedback from the University regarding the candidates’ progress during the tenure of the MD training.
Having full GMC registration will also allow candidates to do locum work, within the UK Home Office regulations. The full GMC registration will be valid indefinitely, providing that the candidates’ progress has been satisfactory during the MD process, and subject to obtaining the MD degree successfully
Candidates who are not eligible for GMC registration by sponsorship will be given every encouragement to sit the PLAB examination, and all candidates will be encouraged to sit MRCP(UK), should they so desire.
Applications for sponsored GMC registration
For general information on how to apply, see Entry requirements and application process.
In addition to meeting our entrance criteria, those seeking sponsored GMC registration must observe the following requirements:
- Applicants must have passed the IELTS test and obtained a minimum score of 7 in each section.
- Applicants must have worked full-time for at least 2 years in a hospital training position (after the completion of one year of post-qualification rotating internship).
- Applicants must be engaged in full-time clinical practice in a medical speciality for the whole of the year leading up to commencing studies on the University of Buckingham Clinical MD course.
- Applicants must not have applied previously for registration with the GMC or have previously failed the PLAB test.
- Application to the GMC for registration via the University of Buckingham Sponsorship scheme must be submitted within 3 months of commencement of the Clinical MD course at Ealing Hospital.
The following documents must be submitted in advance of commencement of your Clinical MD Studies for all candidates seeking registration via sponsorship :
- Current and up-to-date CV
- Proof of identity & Visa
- Evidence of qualifications (check that your primary medical qualification is accepted by the GMC)
- Proof of English language proficiency (IELTS) [Note: must show minimum score of 7 in all sections]
- Reference letters
- Official translations of any documents not in English
- A Certificate of Good Standing. [Note: Where this document is valid for 3 months or less from the date if issue, please delay obtaining this document so that it may be submitted in time, to coincide with your application for registration by University of Buckingham Sponsorship. i.e. after the 3 month induction and assessment period]
The University of Buckingham Medical School will then invite such candidates for a tele- or video- conference interview with the professorial staff. The candidates will be interviewed on their curriculum vitae, clinical knowledge, communication skills and research & ethics.
Candidates who are accepted on our MD programmes and who are successful in the tele / video conference interview will be offered a place on our MD programme will be asked to deposit the first instalment of tuition fees. These candidates will then have a 3 month induction period during which they will be closely monitored and continuously assessed. On the completion of induction, the candidate’s progress will be reviewed by the faculty panel. Once the faculty panel has given a favourable report, the candidates will have a structured formal interview by the professorial faculty. If the candidate is successful in the structured interview, his / her name will be put forward by the medical school to the GMC for award of full registration by sponsorship.
