The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024

Amendments to the Medical Act 1983

15.  In section 55 (interpretation) of the Medical Act 1983(1), in subsection (1), for the definition of “adaptation period” substitute—

““adaptation period” means—

(a)

in relation to registration under section 21B in reliance on the holding of a specified state qualification granted in Switzerland, a period of supervised practice, subject to an assessment and, where necessary, accompanied by further training or education or both, under the responsibility of a fully registered medical practitioner;

(b)

in relation to registration under section 21B in reliance on the holding of a specified state qualification granted otherwise than in Switzerland, a period of supervised practice, subject to an assessment and, where necessary, accompanied by further training, under the responsibility of a fully registered medical practitioner;”.

(1)

1983 c. 54. The definition of “adaptation period” in section 55 was inserted by S.I. 2023/1286. There are other amendments to section 55, but none is relevant.