Revalidation

Revalidation will be our new way of regulating doctors that will give further assurance to patients that they are up to date and fit to practise. Doctors will revalidate by having regular appraisals that are based on our core guidance for the medical profession, Good Medical Practice.

Based on doctors' appraisals, their responsible officer will make a recommendation to the GMC that their licence to practise should be revalidated. This will normally happen every five years.

Get ready for revalidation

If you’re a doctor, responsible officer or employer, find out what you can do to prepare for revalidation.

How revalidation will work

Read more about how revalidation will work once it is introduced in late 2012.

Information for patients and the public

Find out why we are introducing revalidation and how you, as a patient, can contribute to revalidation - see Information for patients and the public.

Managing and delivering revalidation

Find out who is involved in delivering revalidation and how decisions are made. You can also read about the pilots and the legislation to support revalidation, in Managing and delivering revalidation.

Frequently asked questions

Read our frequently asked questions if you have a question about revalidation.

Contact us

Find out how to contact us if you would like further information about revalidation.