The General Medical Council (GMC) has launched its annual survey for both trainees and trainers, and it’s now available online! The survey plays a vital role in shaping the future of postgraduate medical education and training in the UK, so this is your chance to provide feedback and make a real difference in the way training is delivered.
Key Dates to Remember
- Survey Open: Tuesday 18th March 2025
- Survey Closes: Tuesday 29th April 2025
- Duration: 6 weeks
This survey is a core part of the GMC’s efforts to monitor and improve the quality of training programs across the country. The Education Governance team at LTHTR is fully committed to listening to the voices of postgraduate doctors in training and their trainers. Your feedback, together with other internal reviews throughout the year, helps shape action plans and highlight areas of best practice.
Why Should You Participate?
The GMC survey is a professional responsibility for all eligible postgraduate doctors in training. It gives you the opportunity to provide valuable insights into your training experience, and the feedback you offer will be used to help guide improvements in medical education. Plus, a unique code will be provided upon completion as evidence that you’ve participated.
Who Needs to Complete the Survey?
The survey is open to postgraduate doctors in training who meet the following criteria on the census date of 18th March 2025:
- Foundation, Core, Specialty, or General Practice trainees
- Fixed term (FTSTA) or locum (LAT) appointment holders
- Military, Clinical Lecturer, or Academic Clinical Fellowship trainees
- Doctors working in NHS or non-NHS organisations
- F2 trainees completing additional General Practice training
- Those on Out of Programme Training (OOPT-UK) in approved UK training programs
- Doctors in Post-CCT sub-specialty training
Who Doesn’t Need to Complete the Survey?
You are not required to complete the survey if you meet any of the following criteria on the census date:
- Past your CCT date (unless you’re in sub-specialty training)
- On maternity, paternity, or adoption leave
- Out of programme for training outside the UK (OOPT-UK only)
- On a break for research (OOPR), experience (OOPE), or career break (OOPC)
- On long-term sick leave
- A Dentist or non-medical public health trainee (a separate survey is available)
- Not currently in a training post (such as locum or trust grade positions)
- In a Medical Training Initiative (MTI) program
How to Complete the Survey
From 18th March, you can log in and complete the survey via GMC Online: https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/managing-your-registration/gmc-online.
Be sure to complete the survey early, as it’s an essential part of the GMC’s data collection for this year. The first step is to validate the census information provided by NHS England NW, and if any updates are needed, it might take a little extra time to confirm your details.
Having Trouble Logging In?
If you experience any issues logging into GMC Online, the GMC Online team can assist you at 0161 923 6602. And if the survey isn’t available after you’ve logged in, the Quality Admin team can help at england.quality.nw@nhs.net.
Your Voice Matters
The feedback you provide will directly contribute to the ongoing improvement of postgraduate training programs. Don’t miss the chance to shape the future of medical education in the UK. Whether you’re a trainee or a trainer, your opinion counts – make sure you complete the survey before the deadline on 29th April 2025!
Get involved, share your thoughts, and help improve the quality of training for all future healthcare professionals!
