How long does the process take once I have submitted my application?

Once submitted to the GMC, it typically takes between three and six months before your portfolio is received by CoSRH for evaluation. According to the GMC’s Online Portfolio Application – User Guide, the overall process from submission to decision typically takes six to twelve months, including both GMC checks and the CoSRH evaluation stage.

Timelines are affected by the quality and completeness of evidence submitted. Feedback from previous applicants indicates the process can take considerably longer in some cases. We recommend accounting for this when career planning, particularly where job offers are dependent on specialist registration.