We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Dr. Antoni Calmon, who was a valued client of Doctors Appraisal Consultancy. Doctors Appraisal Consultancy | Revalidation Dr. Calmon worked with dedication, professionalism, and integrity, leaving a lasting impact on both our team and the many individuals he

This video means a lot to us. It captures the heart of someone who didn’t just practice medicine, he truly lived it. From why he chose aesthetics to the passion he carried in his work, every word reflects Dr. Calmon’s authenticity and dedication to helping others feel confident.

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Supporting information doesn’t have to mean extra work! It’s documentation of and reflection on existing professional activity: learning, quality improvement, feedback (including complaints and significant events) - events that already happen in clinical life. Most stress comes

Supporting information isn’t about creating new evidence. It’s about capturing and reflecting on the professional activity already happening every day: • Learning • Feedback • Quality improvement • Reflection on significant events and complaints When expectations are clear,

Feedback ≠ judgement. In appraisal, feedback demonstrates insight, professionalism, and willingness to improve. Thoughtful reflection matters far more than perfect responses.

Easter is a time of renewal and reflection: a moment to pause, recharge, and look ahead.  We know that for many doctors, today may still be spent caring for patients. Your dedication does not go unnoticed, and we’re incredibly grateful for the work you do every day.  At DAC, we

Many doctors worry about feedback at appraisal. But feedback isn’t about judgement. It’s about demonstrating insight. One thoughtful reflection often matters more than collecting large amounts of feedback. Appraisers are looking for professional awareness, not perfection.

CPD isn’t limited to courses and certificates. It’s about meaningful learning that improves patient care. Case discussions, guidelines reviews, teaching, clinical reflection. All valid, all valuable. In appraisal, impact matters more than hours.

Most CPD doesn’t happen in lecture halls. It happens in: • Case discussions • Reviewing new guidelines • Teaching colleagues • Reflecting on difficult decisions That’s real professional development. In appraisal, impact matters more than hours. #cpd #appraisals

Quality improvement starts with reflection, not audits. Small changes, prompted by patient feedback or clinical insight, are legitimate examples of professional development. Proportionate is powerful.

Most doctors record less CPD than they actually do. Learning happens every day: case discussions, guideline reviews, teaching, reflection. Relevance matters more than volume. Impact matters more than hours.

Five appraisal myths still cause unnecessary stress: • Appraisal is an exam • Feedback must be perfect • CPD = courses • QI = clinical audit • One difficult year harms revalidation In reality, appraisal is about reflection and revalidation considers patterns over time.

Many appraisal concerns come from myths rather than reality. Revalidation looks at patterns over time, not perfect portfolios. Clarity changes how the system feels.

Appraisal isn’t an exam. It’s a structured professional conversation designed to support development and governance. When understood clearly, it reduces stress rather than increases it.

Quality improvement doesn’t have to mean complex audits. Small changes matter: • responding to patient feedback • refining clinic processes and clinical pathways • reflecting on what could work better Improvement is reflection in action. #patientcare #medicalimprovement

Quality improvement doesn’t have to mean complex audits. Small changes matter: • responding to patient feedback • refining clinic processes and clinical pathways • reflecting on what could work better Improvement is reflection in action.

Quality improvement often starts with a simple observation: “Why does this keep happening?” A delayed clinic step. Confusing patient instructions. A workflow that slows care down. Improvement begins when someone notices and tries a better way. It doesn’t need to be a formal