The last minute appraisal for doctors-GMC is underway so to make the understand and make the process simple, follow these useful tips

1. How to prepare for
revalidation of doctors?

2. What is revalidation?
 Revalidation is a process through which
doctors demonstrate that they are up-to-
date and fit to practice.
 The process involves regular annual
appraisal of doctors during the five years
cycle.
 The appraisal is based on the core guidance
of Good Medical Practice.

3. Steps to prepare for GMC revalidation
 By following these steps the last minute
appraisals for doctors-GMC can be made easy
and simple.
1. Find out your revalidation date
2. Understand the requirements of the process
3. Keep the CPD learning and recording simple
4. Complete patients and colleague feedback
surveys in advance
5. Show quality improvement

4. Find our your revalidation date
 You can find it out by contacting the GMC
 By knowing the date of revalidation you will get
prepared for the final renewal of license to
practice.
 The appraiser conduct the regular yearly
appraisal.
 The recommendations are made to the GMC by
Responsible Officer based on the information
gathered through appraisals.

5. Understand the requirements of the
process
 As the process is entering the last minute
appraisals for doctors-GMC, most of the
doctors know the requirements of the
process.
 But still who do not know where to start, can
visit the GMC website or can use the
specially created toolkits which can help
them to understand the requirements of
appraisal and revalidation process.

6. Keep the CPD learning and recording
simple
 Doctors do plenty of research and read articles which
increase their knowledge.
 They also do or learn something different which
improve their medical practice.
 They also attend various meetings and workshops
during the year.
 All this can be added to the CPD (continuing
professional development).
 Use the online e-portfolio apps or programs to
instantly keep a record of your learning that add to
your CPD.

7. Complete patients and colleagues
feedback surveys in advance
 Plan your patient and colleague feedback
surveys ahead.
 Do not leave them for the last minute
appraisals for doctors-GMC.
 It takes time for the patients and colleagues
to respond to the survey questions and
provide them back to you.

8. Show your quality improvement
Show quality improvement
activities as a result of learning.
The ways to show it are;
Analysis of significant events and
how you handled them.
Clinical audit