Everything you need to know about GP Appraisals

Primary Care Knowledge Boost

Doctors Lisa and Sara speak with GP Dr Allison Rees for her advice on how to approach GP Appraisals and Revalidation. We heard her talk about this in a Health Education England First Five talk a few years ago and found it so helpful. We cover why they can be useful, the practicalities of what needs to be done and how to make them work for you.

You can use these podcasts as part of your CPD - we don’t do certificates but they still count :)

Useful resources:

• RCGP Guide to your Appraisal: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/your-career/revalidation/supporting-information-guidance
• Advice and Guidance for Locum Doctors and Doctors in Short Term Placements: https://www.england.nhs.uk/professional-standards/medical-revalidation/doctors/locum-ad/
• RCGP Appraisal and Revalidation Mythbusters: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/your-career/revalidation/mythbusters
• NHS England Greater Manchester GP Fellowship scheme for GPs within 2 years of Qualifying: https://www.gmthub.co.uk/our-programmes/gp-fellowship
• New to Practice Health Education England Fellowship: https://madeinheene.hee.nhs.uk/general_practice/Primary-Care-Training-Hub/GP-GPN-Fellowship-Programme/New-to-Practice-Fellowships
• The Revalidation Management System (RMS): https://rms.england.nhs.uk/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2f
• Medical Appraisal Guide 2022: https://www.aomrc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Medical_Appraisal_Guide_2022_0622.pdf
• National Association of Sessional GPs: https://www.nasgp.org.uk/
• The General Medical Practice Framework for Appraisal and Revalidation: https://www.gmc-uk.org/-/media/documents/The_Good_medical_practice_framework_for_appraisal_and_revalidation___DC5707.pdf_56235089.pdf

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