u/Frequent_Antelope396

Hi everyone,

I would appreciate some guidance from people familiar with the UK pathology training and job market.

I am an MBBS and MD (Pathology) graduate from AIIMS, India, and I recently passed FRCPath Part 1 in Spring 2026. I am currently based in Manchester, UK, but I am not GMC-registered yet.

My understanding is that there needs to be approximately a one-year gap between Part 1 and Part 2, which may mean I am not eligible to sit the Autumn 2026 FRCPath Part 2 examination. If anyone has recent experience with this requirement, I would be grateful for clarification.

My main questions are:

1. What types of pathology-related jobs am I eligible for in the UK after clearing FRCPath Part 1 but without GMC registration?
2. Are there laboratory, research, diagnostic, biomedical scientist support, clinical fellow, trust-grade, or other roles that would help me gain UK experience?
3. Would obtaining GMC registration significantly improve my opportunities at this stage?
4. For those who transitioned from overseas pathology training into the UK system, what route worked best for you?

Any advice, personal experiences, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance.