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Use the links below to see more information on each mandatory evidence type as stipulated by the GMC:


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CPD


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Quality improvement activities


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Significant events


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Complaints and compliments


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CPD

What is it?

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a continuous learning process that complements your formal university education and training in order to maintain and further develop maintains and develops competence and performance. CPD enables you to maintain and improve across all areas of your practice.

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Good Medical Practice requires you to keep your knowledge and skills up-to do -date and states “You must take regularly take part in activities that maintain and develop your competence and performance” (paragraph 9).


What should I include?

Documentation of CPD activities events should include a reflection on the learning gained and the likely effect on your professional work. You should present a summary of your CPD activities events through the year for your annual appraisal, together with a certificate from your college or faculty if this is available. For revalidation a cumulative 5 year record of your CPD activity events should be provided.

For more information, please see:

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