The new Part 11 Rules and Standards agreed by the Medical Council on 18th January 2011 will underpin the operation of Professional Competence Schemes for doctors which will come into effect from May 2011.

The Rules describe how the Medical Council will establish Professional Competence Schemes and set out the requirements for Registered Medical Practitioners.  The new system will be operational for May 2011.  Practical guidance will issue before May which will describe in detail how the system will operate.

The new Part 11 Rules and Standards can be read by clicking here.