GMC Appraisal, Designated Body & Responsible Officer Services

MedPro & Partners is a specialist provider of regulatory, governance, and appraisal services for doctors working across the UK. We support organisations that require a Designated Body (DB) function and doctors who need a Responsible Officer (RO) to maintain their licence to practise. We are your one-stop-business for expert appraisal services, trusted revalidation and designated body support for GMC registered doctors. Our team comprises senior healthcare governance experts with deep experience in clinical performance management, medical revalidation, and occupational health.

We combine regulatory rigour with practical, accessible support that keeps doctors compliant, confident, and ready for practice. We address your requirements with a depth of experience across a wide range of medical disciplines and a clinical expertise rooted in decades of practice. A foundation in general practice has been complemented by specialist exposure to disability medicine, non-surgical aesthetics, forensic medicine, and occupational medicine. This breadth provides a comprehensive understanding of the environments in which doctors work and the pressures they face. Additional coaching skills enable a more nuanced, empathetic, and holistic approach to supporting medical professionals in both clinical and professional performance. MedPro & Partners exists to enable clinicians to practise with confidence.

Whether you require appraisal services, Responsible Officer guidance, or the assurance of a high-quality designated body, you will benefit from dedicated expertise built over 25 years in clinical practice and medical regulation. We are your trusted partner in your professional journey.

What We Do

Designated Body Services

We support organisations that require a Designated Body (DB) function and doctors who need an RO to maintain their licence to practise.

Full outsourced DB function
Revalidation governance system
Policies, procedures, and annual reporting
Clinical governance infrastructure and quality assurance

Responsible Officer Leadership

This role strengthens our ability to oversee, support, and assure doctors in meeting their professional obligations.

RO oversight for doctors without a DB
Annual appraisal sign-off
GMC liaison and revalidation recommendations

Experienced Doctor Appraisal Services

Grounded in consistency, structure and commitment to help doctors meet regulatory requirements.

We maintain the highest standards by participating regularly in appraiser refresher training and ensuring our practice remains fully aligned with current GMC and designated body expectations.

Annual appraisal by qualified GMC-compliant appraiser
Support for portfolio or newly licensed doctors
High-quality feedback and development planning

Advisory & Compliance

Governance reviews and remediation planning
Risk assessment and quality improvement
Policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Who We Work With

Independent doctors, clinical entrepreneurs and portfolio physicians
Private clinics, healthcare providers, telemedicine companies
International medical graduates working in the UK and organisations seeking DB/RO outsourcing

Why This Matters for You

Doctors working with MedPro & Partners gain access to experienced, high-quality professional governance, including:

A supportive and structured appraisal process
Clear advice aligned with GMC Good Medical Practice
Consistent oversight from a qualified Responsible Officer
A partner who understands the realities of modern medical practice
A service built on trust, professionalism, and regulatory rigour

Why MedPro & Partners

Expert-led governance and revalidation specialists
Responsive and personal support
Transparent pricing
End-to-end compliance and assurance
A single point of contact for all RO, DB, and appraisal matters
Built for modern, flexible, multi-site medical practice

Empowering Doctors. Enriching Values.