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Revalidation – myths and misconceptions

Revalidation – myths and misconceptions


December 2022 marks 10 years since the introduction of revalidation, the process by which doctors demonstrate they remain up-to-date and fit to practise. For most doctors it has become part of "business as usual", but misconceptions remain.

Michael Anderson, the GMC’s Head of Licensing and Revalidation, separates fact from fiction in the below blog:

https://gmcuk.wordpress.com/2022/12/19/revalidation-myths-and-misconceptions/ 

[If access to the above blog post is blocked by your health board, you can find a PDF of the article below.]

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Posted: 19/12/2022