Introduction

All doctors are required by law to hold a licence if they wish to exercise the privileges currently reserved for registered medical practitioners (such as prescribing medication and signing death certificates).

After licensing, a new system called revalidation has begun in England and Wales that will require doctors to renew their licence to practise every five years.

The purpose of this approach to medical regulation is to give patients a regular assurance that licensed doctors are up to date and fit to practise.

The GMC website includes updated information on licensing and revalidation. The pages provide some background information and explain what the introduction of revalidation and the licence to practise will mean for doctors, their employers and patients.

Steps to myAppraisal

• Appraiser registers the doctor for appraisal
• Doctor updates and uploads supporting evidence
• Appraiser reviews uploaded information and communicates via internal messages
• Doctor meets with the appraiser on agreed time and place
• Changes and modifications to appraisal document (if required)
• Doctor and appraiser sign off the appraisal document
• Appraisal document is locked and submitted to the responsible officer
• Responsible officer reviews the appraisal document and makes a recommendation to the GMC

FAQ's and background information

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• Information for responsible officers