GMC | Contents

Working with doctors Working for patients

Subject	Paragraph
About this guidance
Who this guidance is for
Our role in CPD
How this guidance applies to you
What is CPD?	1-7
The aims of CPD	2-3
Why CPD is important for doctors	4-7
Planning your CPD	8-19
You are responsible for your personal learning	9-12
Planning your CPD to meet the needs of others	13-15
Reflecting on your practice	16-19
Carrying out your CPD	20-41
Content of your CPD activities	20-25
Organising your CPD	26-29
Amount of CPD	30-33
Career breaks	34-35
Using CPD to support your revalidation	36-41
Evaluating the impact of your CPD	42-48
Questions to help you assess your learning
Recording your CPD activities	45-48
Ensuring quality and value	49-51
The role of others	52-63
Our role	53
Employers and contractors of doctors’ services, and commissioners of medical education	54-56
Responsible officers and medical managers	57-58
Systems regulators	59
Medical royal colleges, faculties, specialist associations and other professional organisations	60-63