Become an IDrF member

The Independent Doctors Federation offers three categories of membership:

  1. IDrF Member
  2. IDrF Connected Member (an IDrF Member with a revalidation connection to the GMC)
  3. Corporate Member

IDrF Membership

IDrF Membership is open to any doctor registered with the General Medical Council. Doctors can apply by completing the Individual Membership application process below.

IDrF Connected Membership

IDrF Connected Membership is specifically for doctors who require the IDrF as their Designated Body for appraisal and revalidation purposes. This membership category is available for doctors who:

  • Hold a GMC licence to practise.
  • Conduct their work within the Independent Medical Sector in the UK. (outside NHS)
  • To confirm their revalidation connection, doctors should use the GMC 'Find My Connection' tool.

All applications for IDrF Connected Membership are reviewed by the IDrF Revalidation Team to confirm eligibility.  Once approved, Connected Membership is granted on a one-year probationary basis. The IDrF reserves the right to terminate a doctor’s connection within this period if necessary, providing sufficient written notice.

Connected membership applications can be made through following the Individual Membership application process below.

3. Corporate Members

Corporate Membership is open to any organisation that can offer a service to our members or who are involved in the Independent Healthcare Sector.

Applications can be made via the process below (select Corporate Member). Applications are then reviewed by the Corporate Member Committee for approval (usually within 30 days from Application) and applicants are then informed of the decision. Approved Members will then be sent a payment request by Invoice.