Recertification
RCGP sets out the principles, purpose and framework for
recertification for general practitioners
The RCGP has announced a set of principles that will underpin its proposed
system of recertification. The principles and purpose have been approved by Council on the
recommendation of the Revalidation Stakeholder Group (RSG) which is
a large inclusive group of stakeholders.
The framework is based around
Essential General
Practice; Managed CPD (reflection and
learning) and Modern
professional practice in the specialism (performance) - with
good appraisal binding them together.
Together, they provide a high level framework
of reference for the College’s Revalidation Stakeholder Group and its
Recertification Technical Group (RTG).
The RCGP has also confirmed that there will be
a national consultation on the detailed model of recertification to
ensure that there is ample opportunity for the profession to be
involved in shaping the scheme.
The College’s RSG and the RTG will undertake
the work required to convert this framework into a detailed
methodology for recertification. This work is currently at an early
stage, but will be supported by the new GP curriculum.
Regular updates on the progress of
recertification will be provided via this site.
General comments on this information can be
sent to recertification@rcgp.org.uk
All press enquiries should be directed to the
RCGP press
office.