Useful links

You will find links to some useful documents, templates and guidance from the College and other organisations involved in appraisal and revalidation.

From the College

• The College's Guides to supporting information for appraisal and revalidation
• Our Mythbusters address common misconceptions around appraisal and revalidation
• Access our CPD resources
• The QI Ready self-approval tool assists you in better understanding quality improvement methodologies
• An Introduction to Quality Improvement in General Practice
• QI ready quick guide
• Log-in to the RCGP and Clarity Appraisal Toolkit for GPs
• Find out how to gain an accreditation as a GP with an extended role
• The College offers a portfolio route to those undertaking the Induction and Refresher Scheme
• We have compiled a selection of useful leadership and management resources

Other useful links

• The GMC's supporting information for appraisal and revalidation details their requirements for all doctors
• The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges offers a GP specific framework for supporting information
• NHS England's 10 steps to revalidation provides a useful guide to the appraisal and revalidation process
• The GMC has produced guidance for doctors and medical students on the importance of being a reflective practitioner
• A list of resources, case studies and learning materials on how to be a reflective practitioner
• Simplifying appraisal preparation for doctors, from NHS England ROs [PDF]
• Responsible Officer and Appraisal Networks Information Sheet 8 - Confidentiality of reflections for appraisal [PDF] 
• Responsible Officer and Appraisal Networks Information Sheet 15 Appraisal: minimising the paperwork to maximise the benefit – advice for doctors
• NHS England Supporting doctors who undertake a low volume of NHS General Practice clinical work
• Appraisal Discussion Assessment Method (ADAM) (Word)
• CPD Module – New to MARS (PDF)
• Medical Appraisal Revalidation System (MARS)
• Medical Appraisal Scotland (SOAR)
• Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency (NIMDTA)

Support on Reflection

• Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AoMRC) reflective templates
• Medical Appraisal Scotland (SOAR) Reflective Templates
• NHS England CPD Structured Reflective Template
• GMC Reflective narratives
• GP Appraisals UK

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