Frequently asked questions about revalidation
The following pages provide answers to some frequently asked questions about revalidation. They are not exhaustive. If you have other questions, please let us know and we will do our best to help you.
It is important to remember that the revalidation process is still being developed and some things may change as we learn more through consultation and piloting. This means that there are some questions for which we do not yet have definitive answers. We will continue to periodically update these questions and answers as the process is developed.
If you have a question about revalidation that is not covered by the information on the following pages, please email revalidation@gmc-uk.org.
You can download the full set of Frequently asked questions about revalidation (pdf, 888 KB).
Index of questions
- 1. General questions about revalidation
- 2. Methods and supporting information for revalidation
- 3. Work undertaken overseas
- 4. Revalidation and training
- 5. Different types of medical practice
- 6. Changing specialties
- 7. Breaks in service
- 8. Retirement
- 9. Work in the independent sector
- 10. The timetable for and roll-out of licensing and revalidation
- 11. Doctors who do not revalidate
- 12. The Responsible Officer and making the recommendation to the GMC
- 13. Glossary
You can also see the full list of frequently asked questions on revalidation.