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 following documents provide key information on Revalidation and CPD:
- Supporting information for appraisal and revalidation
- Guidelines for continuing professional development

Revalidation and CPD News
25 Mar 2013
The 2011-2012 quality assurance report, which was...
14 Dec 2012
The College has recently updated its Guidance for...
03 Dec 2012
After many years of planning the GMC has today...

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

Personal and individual help for Doctors, Appraisers and Responsible Officers
View which events and activities have been approved for CPD
Guidance on obtaining feedback
Contact the Revalidation and CPD Team for further information and advice, or to give your feedback
Archive of all College publications and presentations relating to revalidation and CPD
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