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How paediatricians can prepare for revalidation.

Alistair Thomson1, Sarah Fellows

  • 1Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, 5-11 Theobalds Road, London WC1X 8SH, UK. alistair.thomson@rcpch.ac.uk

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Paediatricians must meet General Medical Council (GMC) standards for relicensing, requiring annual appraisals and continuous professional development. Specialist paediatricians need to meet college standards for recertification.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Professional Standards
  • Pediatric Practice

Background:

  • Revalidation for medical practitioners commenced in 2009.
  • The General Medical Council (GMC) mandates adherence to Good Medical Practice for all paediatricians.
  • Specialist paediatricians must meet college-approved standards for recertification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the requirements for paediatrician revalidation and recertification.
  • To detail the supporting information necessary for demonstrating competence.

Main Methods:

  • Demonstration of generic standards set by the GMC.
  • Meeting specialist standards defined by the College and approved by the GMC.
  • Compilation of supporting information for annual appraisals and recertification.

Main Results:

  • Five satisfactory annual appraisals with personal development plans are required.
  • Five years of continuing professional development records, including reflective notes, are necessary.
  • Multisource feedback from colleagues and patients, audit involvement, outcome data, and clinical governance compliance are essential.

Conclusions:

  • Paediatrician revalidation ensures continued competence and adherence to medical standards.
  • A comprehensive portfolio of evidence supports the recertification process for paediatric specialists.
  • Robust appraisal and professional development are key to maintaining GMC registration.