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Professional standing referee
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2025 12:53 am
by nourideen
Hi. Can I use a GP Doctor who’s a friend as my second referee?
The requirement states that the second referee must be:
“a person of any nationality with professional standing.”
Has anyone successfully used a GP Doctor as their second referee?
Re: Professional standing referee
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2025 3:32 pm
by contorted_svy
You can't use a GP as a professional referee. It is clearly stated in the guidance.
Re: Professional standing referee
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2025 5:04 pm
by ms1993
contorted_svy wrote: ↑Sat Apr 12, 2025 3:32 pm
You can't use a GP as a professional referee. It is clearly stated in the guidance.
The guidance says:
Cannot be -
be a doctor, unless they state that they know you well (for example they’re a good friend) and that they recognise you easily from your photo
I only copy /paste this as I too intend to use my GP friend as a referee but have added that they know me as a ‘friend’
Re: Professional standing referee
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2025 5:14 pm
by contorted_svy
A GP can be your referee but not the professional one, as it is not a profession on the recognised list. It can be your other referee but not your professional one.
Re: Professional standing referee
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2025 5:17 pm
by ms1993
contorted_svy wrote: ↑Sat Apr 12, 2025 5:14 pm
A GP can be your referee but not the professional one, as it is not a profession on the recognised list. It can be your other referee but not your professional one.
Oh I see! Now I understand and hopefully OP is clearer too. Thanks.