Revalidation
The General Medical Council (GMC) defines revalidation as “…the process by which all licensed doctors are required to demonstrate on a regular basis that they are up to date and fit to practise in their chosen field and able to provide a good level of care. This means that holding a licence to practise is becoming an indicator that the doctor continues to meet the professional standards set by the GMC”. The process leading to renewal your Licence to Practise is based on local evaluation of your performance through annual appraisal.
Doctors are expected to participate in annual appraisal and to maintain a portfolio of supporting information to bring to appraisal as a basis for discussion. The College has prepared some ophthalmology specific guidance on appraisal and revalidation.
- Core Guidance on Supporting Information for Revalidation Amendments
- Preparing for revalidation and appraisal as an ophthalmologist
Academy of Medical Royal Colleges’ Mythbusters: Revalidation and Appraisal http://www.aomrc.org.uk/publications/revalidation-mythbusters/
GMC website: https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/managing-your-registration/revalidation and new guidance on Supporting Information for appraisal and revalidation
GMC’s Information Sharing Principles Guidance