GMC Launches National Training Survey 2026
The General Medical Council (GMC) has launched its annual national survey on medical training, offering doctors the opportunity to share their experiences of workplace learning, support and culture. The survey is open until Wednesday, May 6, 2026, and is the largest insight into postgraduate medical training in the UK. NHS Employers reported the launch on March 26, 2026.
Importance of the Survey
Responses to the survey will inform the GMC, medical education bodies, and employers in their efforts to support both trainees and trainers. According to Professor Pushpinder Mangat, medical director and director for education and standards at the GMC, the results are “vital for supporting doctors and protecting patients.”
The GMC emphasizes that the survey’s findings translate into “real-life action” regarding patient safety and the working environments of doctors. The organization encourages all eligible individuals to participate and share their perspectives.
Survey Participation and Impact
In 2025, over 71,000 doctors in training and their trainers completed the survey, providing a comprehensive overview of best practices and areas needing improvement. The GMC uses the data to identify areas where doctors’ experiences, and consequently patient care, can be enhanced.
Ongoing Regulatory Reform at the GMC
The launch of the training survey coincides with broader reforms to the GMC’s legislative framework. The Department of Health and Social Care and The Scottish Government are currently consulting on a draft General Medical Council Order 2026, which aims to modernize how the GMC regulates medical practitioners, physician associates, and anaesthesia associates across the UK. This consultation is open until June 23, 2026, and includes considerations for implementing recommendations from the Leng Review and addressing regulatory reform recommendations related to racism in healthcare.
The GMC regulates doctors, physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) in the UK. GMC
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