Medical Appraisals

High-quality medical appraisals, delivered by experienced, trained appraisers, providing robust regulatory assurance and supporting revalidation recommendations.

The appraisal, defined

What a medical appraisal is

A medical appraisal is an annual, structured review of a doctor's practice.

It supports their professional development, and forms the basis of the Responsible Officer's revalidation recommendation to the GMC.

1Appraisal a year for every licensed doctor practising in the UK
5Appraisals required before revalidation
GMCReceives revalidation recommendation informed by medical appraisals

Who needs one

Every licensed doctor practising in the UK

Every licensed doctor practising in the UK is required to undertake an annual appraisal and revalidate every five years, whatever the shape of their practice.

How Solas provides it

A clear, supported appraisal journey

Appraisal at Solas is part of a process, supporting each doctor's professional development as well as informing the Responsible Officer's revalidation recommendation to the GMC.

Clinicians in an appraisal discussion over supporting documents
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Trained, experienced appraisers

Appraisals carried out by trained, experienced medical appraisers, appointed by the Responsible Officer.

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A clear annual cycle

Inputs, the appraisal discussion, and agreed outputs, the same clear cycle every year.

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Records that support revalidation

Records kept and maintained to support each doctor's revalidation when it is due.

Contact

Talk to us about medical appraisal

Tell us about your organisation, or your circumstances as a doctor, and we will respond directly.

Email info@solashealthcare.com Telephone +44 (0) 203 488 4008
Office
71–75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ