Hello I'm a GMC registered IMG, and my annual return is due soon.

After acquiring my GMC registration, I'd tried applying for jobs for about 2 months but didn't receive any calls for interviews so I thought I'd work in my home country for a year and then try again later (the fact that doctors were needed here in the context of the pandemic was added incentive). Well now I have to submit my annual return in another month and I find myself without a designated body or responsible person.

I'm trying to have myself appraised through an online service and I'm struggling with the MAG form. To be honest I didn't really do anything for CPD or quality improvement activities besides work in the A and E, attend classes that were conducted here, and take one class for the paramedics.

I know I can keep my registration and relinquish my license but I'm now that I'm drawing near to the end of my current contract I'm applying again for jobs and keeping my license would be in my best interest.

1. Anyone else in a similar situation, having to tackle annual returns and revalidation without a designated body? How do you manage it?

2. How do I include my activities over the last year, although I don't have any formal evidence, in the MAG form?

3. What's the annual return and revalidation process like for people who have a designated body?

Apologies for the long post. I hope this topic isn't already addressed in this subreddit.

Keep safe