Revalidation and CPD
Revalidation is the process where all licensed doctors have to demonstrate to the GMC that they are up-to-date and fit to practise. The College believes that revalidation should be a formative experience and one that supports continuing professional development (CPD).
The College has developed a wide range of resources to help and support individual doctors, appraisers and Responsible Officers.
Revalidation and CPD News
02 Nov 2016
The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AoMRC) has...
08 Feb 2016
The quality assurance report for the CPD approval...
08 Jan 2016
The Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain...
01 Jul 2015
Earlier this year we ran a survey seeking...

Guidance on appraisal, case mix, personal audits, patient feedback and the other components of revalidation.

Access to the online system to create a personal development plan and record your CPD

The College has a well-established process for the CPD approval of courses and events.
Guidance for doctors returning to practice after a period of absence, working abroad, less than full-time, etc.
Guidance on obtaining feedback
Contact the Revalidation and CPD Helpdesk for further information and advice.
Archive of all College publications and presentations relating to revalidation and CPD
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