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Essential Knowledge Updates

Essential Knowledge Updates (EKU) are structured learning activities produced by RCGP that help GPs to meet their CPD and Revalidation commitments by assimilating and applying new and changing knowledge in clinical practice.

Background

We explain the background to the Essential Knowledge Updates

The Programme and the Current Updates

The Essential Knowledge Updates provide GPs with a six-monthly focused update on selected items of new and changing knowledge central to everyday practice.

Purpose of the Essential Knowledge Updates

Details concerning the purpose of the  Essential Knowledge Update programme

How to Access the Essential Knowledge Update and Challenges

Information on how to access the Essential Knowledge Updates and Challenges through the eLearning website

EKU & EKC – Frequently Asked Questions

Your Essential Knowledge Update and Challenge questions answered here.