Revalidation comes into effect today. This is the process by which all doctors in the UK who are licensed with the General Medical Council (GMC) will regularly be required to demonstrate that they are up to date and fit to practise. Between December 2012 and March 2013 all licensed doctors will receive notification of their revalidation date from the GMC. Every licensed doctor will revalidate for the first time between December 2012 and March 2018. Whether you are a licensed doctor or doctor in training access information about how the RCPE can support you through this process . Alternatively email our helpdesk on revalidation@rcpe.ac.uk with your questions on revalidation.