1. AUDIT FOR REVALIDATION Revalidation Guide August 2009. http://www.rcgp.org.uk/_revalidation/revalidation_guide.aspx

2. In the next half hour? Tell you what I know/don’t know about revalidation audit Tell you about the process Show you some examples of appropriate audits Feed back your comments/concerns

3. It will happen but we don’t yet know the detail It will be eportfolio-based Can be retrospective or prospective Staff can do the data gathering Must complete the audit cycle Can be combined or individual 2 full-cycle audits in each 5-year cycle April 2011>

4. Try not to fear it, dread it, or resent it It will be straightforward Try to think positively! It will improve patient care Keep it simple, relevant, & interesting Support your colleagues! – partners, salaried, & sessional

5. HOW DO I DO IT? Choose a relevant topic Select an appropriate standard Collect the data Compare data to standard & reflect Implement change to practice Collect data again Compare with previous data Show evidence of change