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 the procedures. This means that there are some questions for which we do not yet have definitive answers.

However, we will update these questions and answers as the process is developed. All the questions and answers in this section can be found in our publication Revalidation: Information for Doctors and Frequently Asked Questions (Issue 2 / published November 2009) (178kb, pdf).

If you have a question about revalidation that is not covered by the information on the following pages, please email revalidation@gmc-uk.org.

Index of questions

1. 1. General questions about revalidation
2. 2. Relicensing v recertification
3. 3. Methods and evidence for revalidation
4. 4. Work undertaken overseas
5. 5. Revalidation and training
6. 6. Different types of medical practice
7. 7. Breaks in service
8. 8. Retirement
9. 9. Work in the independent sector
10. 10. The timetable for and roll-out of revalidation
11. 11. Doctors who do not revalidate
12. 12. The Responsible Officer and making the recommendation to the GMC
    

You can also see the full list of frequently asked questions on revalidation.