Revalidation

Guidance and resources for doctors, physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) and all those involved in supporting revalidation.



How to revalidate

Our guidance to help doctors through revalidation. If you're not sure about your connection,
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Revalidation for doctors

Step by step guidance for doctors who need to revalidate, based on your current circumstances.

Future revalidation for physician associates and anaesthesia associates

Information on how revalidation will work for PAs and AAs in the future.


Guidance for those supporting in revalidation

Our guidance and resources for all people and organisations who support doctors to revalidate. This includes responsible officers, suitable persons, and their teams, as well as designated bodies, employers and contracting bodies.


Revalidation resources

We've handpicked these revalidation resources based on our most viewed guidance areas.

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The roles and responsibilities of stakeholders for revalidation

Read about the roles and responsibilities for all those involved in revalidation.

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How can patients get involved in revalidation

Find out how you can provide feedback about your doctor to be used in their revalidation.

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Revalidation and the licence to practise guide

Understand the benefits of, and how to, give up your licence to practise if you are not practising in the UK.

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What is revalidation?

Get an overview of revalidation and understand the main roles and processes involved.