Module Summary
Dr Peter Davies explains how to get the most out of your appraisal and prevent problems in the process
Learning Objectives
This module offers advice on making the most of your appraisal and avoiding pitfalls, covering:
- How to prepare well for your appraisal
- The ways appraisal contributes to your revalidation
- How to cope with common problems such as struggling to select supporting information, becoming the subject of a performance concern, and accessing third party support
After reading this article you will be asked to record your learning points and some action points to earn a suggested 1 CPD credit. Below are some suggested questions to reflect on as you work through the module:
- Are you clear on what material and information you should be collecting for your appraisal? Have you read the GMC’s document, ‘Supporting Information for Appraisal and revalidation’?
- Do you know who to approach locally if you feel you have had a suboptimal appraisal? And who would you approach next if the response was unsatisfactory?
- Have you got ideas in mind for your next PDP? Are they realistic, relevant and achievable?
- Have you allowed adequate time to prepare for your appraisal? What is the practice policy for providing protected time for appraisal preparation?
Author
Dr Peter Davies is a GP in Halifax, former GP appraisal lead for NHS Calderdale and author of How to Get Through Revalidation.
Date module published
May 01, 2017
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