Regulating doctors, ensuring good medical practice

Revalidation

Over the next few years, the General Medical Council will be changing the way doctors within the UK are regulated to practise medicine. Revalidation is the process by which licensed doctors will demonstrate to the GMC that they remain up to date and fit to practise.

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Revalidation plans and proposals

Find information about the elements of revalidation including our framework for appraisal and assessment, standards that doctors will need to meet in order to revalidate, and colleague and patient feedback questionnaires - view revalidation plans and proposals.

Revalidation consultation

From 1 March - 4 June 2010 we ran a consultation on our proposals for the way in which revalidation will be introduced.

The UK Revalidation Programme Board

The Programme Board oversees the practical delivery of medical revalidation across the four countries of the UK.

Frequently Asked Questions About Revalidation

Find the answer to some frequently asked questions about revalidation.

Revalidation news

Find links to headlines and GMC press releases on revalidation.