Revalidation

Question 1

How often is revalidation done?

Answer 1

Every 5 years

Question 2

When revalidation occurs, what is it combining?

Answer 2

Relicensing and recertification

Question 3

How has this affected annual apprisals?

Answer 3

Annual appraisals still go ahead annually, but the focus is on whether they are making sufficient progress towards their revalidation portfolio.

Question 4

The RCGP is creating an ePortfolio for revalidation. What will it contain?

Answer 4

• Description of your work
• Description of any special circumstances (e.g. Prolonged illness)
• Details of previous appraisals
• Current personal development plan
• Review of previous personal development plans
• Evidence of continuing professional development - at least 50 ‘learning credits’ are required per year
• Significant event audits
• Review of any formal complaints
• Probity/health statements
• Multi-source/colleague feedback: this is required once every revalidation cycle
• Patient questionnaire surveys: this is required once every revalidation cycle
• Clinical audit/quality improvement project: this is required once every revalidation cycle

Question 5

How many learning credits are required per year for CPD?

Answer 5

50 points.

Question 6

How are learning credits aquired?

Answer 6

1 hour of study = 1 hour of education

HOWEVER if it leads to improved patient outcomes:

1 hour of study = 2 hours of education

Question 7

What is the processes of submitting your portfolio, who will review it and what will they do in coordination with the GMC?

Answer 7

• The ePortfolio will be submitted electronically for review
• The review will be done by a ‘Responsible Officer’, based in one of the 27 Area Teams
• The Responsible Officer is likely to be advised by a GP assessor and a trained lay person
• If the submitted evidence is considered sufficient the Responsible Officer will recommend to the GMC that the doctor is both relicensed and recertificated

Question 8

What 3 things does the Responsible Officer need to check you have done before recommending you for revalidation?

Answer 8

1. You have participated in annual appraisals.
2. You have submitted appropriate supporting information to your appraisals.
3. There are no unresolved issues regarding your fitness to practice.