3 August
2006
The Royal College of
General Practitioners (RCGP) is currently in contact with Pulse
magazine over an article in last week’s edition (3 August 2006)
“RCGP spruces up knowledge test for recertification”.
The article says that
RCGP Scotland plans to use their PEP e-kit test, which is currently
being revamped, for the recertification of GPs. This is not
the case. The test is currently being routinely looked at
again to ensure it is in line with current GP training and
educational needs.
The RCGP position on
recertification, which has been clearly stated to Pulse magazine
several times, is that we are not making any further plans
regarding recertification until our consultation with the
membership has been completed, and debated by Council.
Neither, as the article
states, is RCGP Scotland in talks with the BMA on setting a
pass/fail threshold for the test.
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For further information please contact
the Press
Team.