Teaching

ST1-2

There is an alternate month, whole day training organised centrally for these trainees which is based on the basic modules of the curriculum. This is protected time and trainees will be released from their Units - although there may be rare occasions when this is not possible. Further teaching sessions are held in each Unit and focus on the basic practical skills which are required.

ST3-5

At present, there is a protected weekly half day of teaching on a Friday afternoon which all trainees are expected to attend. This is divided into two circuits to reduce travel but trainees must be able to provide transport to this. This covers the intermediate curriculum and syllabus for Part 2 MRCOG. There may be occasions when Units cannot release all the trainees to attend because of rota commitments. There is also an alternate month, whole day central teaching covers the training courses of each module.

STRATOG

All ST1-ST5 trainees are expected to purchase STRATOG modules (RCOG distance learning programme) as the topics are covered in the teaching sessions. At present, the Deanery is buying these for all ST1-5 trainees as required.

ST6-7

There is no regular formal teaching apart from a central regional day once a year. The requirements of individual ATSMs will be addressed in the Units and RCOG organised essential courses have to be attended.

OXSFOG

Oxford Scientific Forum for Obstetrics and Gynaecology is an annual Deanery study day which all trainees and Consultants attend where trainees present their audits and there is a scientific programme.