Medical Revalidation FAQs
Find out more about SARD Medical Revalidation here.
How does a doctor know when they have enough evidence?
Each doctor has a dashboard that identifies clearly how much of their portfolio is complete and shows in detail which areas they still need to work on.
Who decides when evidence satisfies a particular requirement?
The doctor is in charge of setting a red, amber or green (RAG) status to their evidence. The appraiser will then review the evidence and will be able to request more information if a section does not satisfactorily meet the requirement.
Does the system include the appraisal forms as defined by the GMC?
Yes. SARD systems include appraisal forms that are based on the latest release from the GMC. Furthermore, all relevant data from within the system, including personal details and information uploaded in the portfolio section, are automatically populated within the appraisal forms to avoid duplication of input.
Does the system store old appraisals?
Yes. SARD keeps accessible records of all previous appraisals, and you can upload legacy data from previous appraisals completed prior to system use. We can also import the GMC MAG form directly into the system, transferring all the relevant information so that your doctors won’t need to repeat the work they completed within the MAG.
Does the system include top-line information about appraisal and revalidation activity?
Yes. Each user has a dashboard relevant to their role. Doctors have a personal dashboard outlining activity and historical information, and appraisers have their own dashboard outlining the activity of the doctors they appraise (presented in graphical and written form). Responsible officers can access all doctor and appraiser dashboards, showing activity across the organisation and allowing them to interrogate information and assign a QA status to that information.
How will users know if anything has changed or been added to the system? Also, how will users know when appraisal or revalidation status is about to expire?
The system has a notification section on each dashboard which presents a range of reminder information, including:
- what changes have taken place on the system, including any new information
- when your appraisal or revalidation status is about to expire
- if an appraisal is ready to be processed by an appraiser
The system also automatically emails reminders and other alerts direct to users.
How does a responsible officer submit recommendations to the GMC?
Medical Revalidation can connect to the GMC Connect API, enabling ROs to submit their recommendations direct from their SARD portal.
