Changes recommended to new revalidation scheme

The British Medical Association has welcomed MPs’ recommendations on changes to the proposed revalidation process. The General Medical Council’s original proposals were “too bureaucratic and unrealistic”, the BMA said, and... <<Read More>>

GMC to set up support networks

The General Medical Council has announced that it is to set up a series of regional networks to provide local support to doctors and others. These support networks will have two uses – one group will give advice and support to doctors on revalidation and the others will work with and support to...

Revalidation consultation wins approval

NHS Employers has indicated that it supports the findings of the GMC review into revalidation. Bill McMillan, head of medical pay and workforce at NHS Employers, said: “The GMC consultation response calls for a process that is simplified and...

Crossing the T’s

Revalidation is the process by which doctors will demonstrate to the GMC that they remain up to date and fit to practise, and in future, all licensed doctors will need to revalidate on a regular basis if they wish to keep their licence to practise, reports Richard Mackillican