Professional Competence Requirements
Q. I am not clear what I need to do to maintain my competence.
A. All doctors in the general and specialist division of the register have a duty to maintain professional competence by enrolling in a professional competence scheme and engaging in maintenance of professional competence activities which are relevant to their practice. » read more
Q. I am worried about information being released relating to my maintenance of professional competence.
Q. Part 11 of the Medical Practitioners Act includes specific provisions to preserve confidentiality of information relating to professional competence schemes. » read more
Q. I am worried that I will be told that I need to engage in various activities that do not fit with my practice.
A. Maintenance of professional competence is a flexible, self-directed and practice-based process for which each doctor is responsible, in compliance with Standards set by the Medical Council. » read more
Q. I am worried that I will not find time and support to maintain my professional competence.
A. All of the professional competence activities in which you will engage will be relevant to your day-to-day practice of medicine. » read more
Q. I am worried that by enrolling in a professional competence scheme I will be subjected to a performance assessment.
A. A referral to performance assessment can only occur if the Medical Council receives a complaint about you. » read more
Q. I want to engage in activities which are not accredited by recognised postgraduate training bodies.
A. External activities which have been accredited by recognised postgraduate training bodies have been reviewed to ensure quality. » read more
Scheme Requirements: Falling Short
Q. What happens if I fall short in meeting the scheme's requirements? » read more