Revalidation

Revalidation is the process by which doctors will, in future, demonstrate to the GMC on a regular basis that they remain up to date and fit to practise. Revalidation has three elements:

  • To confirm that licensed doctors practise in accordance with the GMC’s generic standards. View our relicensing page.
  • To confirm that doctors on the GMC’s specialist register or GP register continue to meet the standards appropriate for their specialty. View our Recertification page.
  • As a backstop to identify for further investigation and remediation where appropriate doctors whose practice is impaired or may be impaired.