The following page confirms what evidence you need to provide for your revalidation while you are out of programme or on maternity leave:

OOPT – Out of Programme for Training

When you are taking time out of programme for approved clinical training (OOPT) you will need to:

• Maintain Registration and License to Practice with the GMC
• Participate in the ARCP process including:
  • Submit a completed Form R (Part B)
  • Submit appropriate evidence of acquisition of competencies required by the specialty curriculum to the ARCP panel; this should include an Educational and Clinical Supervisor’s report

OOPE – Out of Programme for Experience

When you are taking time out of programme for clinical experience (OOPE) you will need to:

• Maintain Registration and License to Practice with the GMC
• Participate in the ARCP process including:
  • Submit a completed Form R (Part B)
  • Submit evidence of the work you have completed during your OOPE time.  This will need to be available to your ARCP panel to review.

OOPR – Out of Programme for Research

When you are taking time out of programme for research (OOPR) which contributes to your CCT you will need to:

• Maintain Registration and License to Practice with the GMC
• Participate in the ARCP process including:
  • Submit a completed Form R (Part B)
  • Submit formal Academic Supervisor’s and Educational Supervisor’s reports to the ARCP panel for review
  • Adhere to the GMC’s guidance on Good Practice in Research

When you are taking time out of programme for research (OOPR) which does not contribute to your CCT you will need to:

• Maintain Registration and License to Practice with the GMC
• Participate in the ARCP process including:
  • Submit a completed Form R (Part B)
  • Submit an academic supervisor report so your ARCP panel can review the progress you are making in your research
  • Adhere to the GMC’s guidance on Good Practice in Research

OOPC – Out of Programme – Career Break

While you are taking time out of programme for a career break (OOPC) you will need to:

• Maintain Registration and License to Practice with the GMC
• Participate in the ARCP process including:
  • Submit a completed Form R (Part B)
• In addition, in the unlikely event that you undertake any activity in your capacity as a registered medical practitioner, you will need to:
  • Submit evidence of participation in the appraisal or review process in your host organisation.

Maternity Leave

While you are on Maternity leave you will need to:

• Maintain Registration and License to Practice with the GMC
• Submit a completed Form R (Part B)
• complete a short form to help us keep your records up to date