Reproductive Medicine Subspecialty Training

Overview

RCOG subspecialty training (SST) in Reproductive Medicine, one of four O&G subspecialty programmes completed in the final years of UK training to develop consultant-level skills.

The programme

Training type

Subspecialty Training Programme

Duration

Indicative 24 months; up to 36 months for a full-time trainee entering at ST5 with minimal relevant experience (competency-based)

Start

Not stated on official page

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

RCOG Subspecialty Curriculum 2024 (leads to RCOG subspecialty accreditation; part of CCT in O&G)

Department

RCOG Subspecialty Committee (posts run by UK Deaneries/Trusts)

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

UK NTN (or equivalent) with clinical training to ST4/ST5 and ARCP outcome 1; or UK CCT/Portfolio Pathway and on (or entitled to) the UK Specialist Register in O&G; or EEA/non-UK applicants listed on the UK Specialist Register in O&G

International applicants

Only non-UK applicants already on the UK Specialist Register in O&G are eligible; those requiring a work permit only if no other suitable candidates

Visa support

Non-UK/non-EEA nationals requiring a work permit are subject to the resident labour market test and considered only if no other suitable candidates; individual Deaneries decide immigration evidence required

Licence requirement

GMC registration with a licence to practise (UK NTN or UK Specialist Register in O&G)

How to apply

Deadline

Per individual post advert (usually advertised in the BMJ)

Application method

Apply directly to the Deaneries/Trusts as set out in adverts (usually in the BMJ); open competition with structured interview; register with the RCOG Subspecialty Committee on appointment

Funding

Funding

Not stated on official page

Official sources