15/12/2025
❓ What is a GP Registrar — and how is it different from the GP Register?
These terms are often used interchangeably, but they mean very different things in General Practice.
🔹 A GP Registrar is a qualified doctor in training to become a GP
🔹 The GP Register is the official GMC list of doctors who are fully qualified to work independently as GPs
Understanding the difference matters for:
✔ GP practices hiring
✔ Recruiters writing job ads
✔ Doctors planning their career path
In our latest blog, we break down:
• What a GP Registrar actually does
• GP Registrar salary in the UK
• The GP training and career pathway
• GP Registrar vs GP Register
• The different types of GP roles after qualification
👉 Read the full article on our blog to learn more: https://medmatch.co.uk/what-is-a-gp-registrar/