Appraisal and Revalidation for the Appraisee

• Understand the background, purpose and relevance of their appraisal interview and how it links to revalidation
• Be able to identify their Responsible Office ( RO ) through the local process
• Understand the Medical Appraisal Guide ( MAG ) and relate it to the three-stage process
• Gain knowledge of the choices they can have when choosing an appraiser
• Understand the importance of collecting evidence and the methods available to them, including multi-source feedback.
• Identify the 4 key domains of the Good Medical Practice Framework and how to link examples to the evidence
• Be able to describe how the appraisal interview relates to performance management gaps and how the appraiser will be looking for actions to bridge them
• Identify and state the key elements required for preparing to be appraised and the importance of careful preparation
• Explore and understand the key skills and behaviour needed to give positive outcomes for you being appraised and how to ensure you have an enjoyable experience.
• Understand the importance of feedback as a technique within the appraisal process, both to yourself and your responsibility to feedback on your appraiser.

Module 1: The background and purpose of revalidation and how it links to appraisals

• The history of revalidation
• The background behind the process
• Introduction to the Medical Appraisal Guide (MAG)
• The role of your Responsible Officer (RO)
• Choosing your appraiser

Module 2: Inputs to appraisal

• Collecting and providing evidence
• Sources for input including multi-source feedback
• The Good Medical Practice Framework

Module 3: The confidential appraisal interview

• What you can expect from the appraiser
• Your behaviour at the interview

Module 4: Outputs from your appraisal

• Appeals
• The appraiser's statement
• Appraiser feedback
• Professional development plan ( PDP ) linking to SMART objectives

Module 5: Action plans and goals