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Formal vs Informal Feedback in Medical Appraisal
Why feedback matters in appraisal Feedback is a core part of medical appraisal because it helps doctors understand how their practice is experienced by patients, colleagues and teams. For appraisal purposes, it is useful to separate feedback into two broad categories: formal solicited feedback and informal or unsolicited feedback. Formal feedback: PSQ, MSF and TAB Formal feedback is the structured feedback exercise normally required at least once in each revalidation cycle. F
Private Medical Appraisals in the UK: How to Choose the Right Appraisal Service
Choosing the right appraisal service matters. A medical appraisal is an important part of maintaining your professional standing in the UK, so you need a service that is credible, straightforward and suited to your circumstances. This can be particularly important for doctors working internationally, returning to UK practice, working as locums or practising without a conventional NHS appraisal structure. At Dr Appraisals, we understand that doctors’ careers don’t always follo
Medical Indemnity in the UK: What International Medical Graduates Need to Know Before You Start Working in the NHS
Guest Blog from MDS (Medical Defence Shield) If you are planning to start your medical career (or move it to) in the UK, you might know that you need to pass a series of English language and professional assessments, and that you need to register with the General Medical Council (GMC). But another thing to keep in mind is that on top of proving your professional standards, there might be different administrative requirements from the healthcare system you are used to. One of
Frequently asked questions
Having “no connection” means you do not have a designated body or Responsible Officer to oversee your annual appraisals or revalidation process. This is common for doctors working independently, in the private sector, abroad, or currently unemployed.
Doctors without a designated body or suitable person are still required to complete annual appraisals for revalidation. Our service provides independent appraisals that meet GMC standards which can be submitted to the GMC as part of your revalidation process.
Our lead appraiser has made enquiries with the GMC and can confirm as of January 2025 there are 24,820 doctors without a connection. Of this group 17,189 are International Medical Graduates, the rest being UK and EEA graduates:
South Asia
8,995
United Kingdom (UK)
4,256
Africa
3,344
Middle East
2,951
EEA - Southern Europe
1,297
Rest of Asia
1,261
EEA - Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Baltic countries
896
Non-EEA Europe
584
EEA - Northwestern Europe (excl. UK)
552
South, Central and Latin America, and the Caribbean
412
Oceania
213
Northern America
59
If you don’t have a connection, the GMC requires you to:
Arrange and complete an annual appraisal with a GMC-compliant independent appraiser.
Submit your appraisal information (REV12) directly to the GMC.
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