FAQs from medical students

This website contains lots of information about a career in O&G:

• Find out how medical training works in the UK
• Read case studies from people who’ve chosen a career in O&G
• Read our O&G careers prospectus
• Find out why people choose a career in O&G

There are no specific additional undergraduate requirements that you need to fulfil to pursue a career in O&G. However, to help you make a career choice and assist your application, take part in activities that help you gain a better understanding of O&G and demonstrate your interest and enthusiasm for the specialty, such as:

• Special or extended study modules
• Research projects, including intercalated BSc degrees
• Elective placements
• Student assistantships
• Submitting entries for relevant competitions and awards offered by your medical school, the RCOG (visit the RCOG's awards page) and other professional bodies.

The British Undergraduate Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (BUSOG) has representatives or ambassadors in all the UK medical schools. Getting involved with BUSOG will help you keep up to date with the specialty, and they’ll also provide support and advice.

You can also register for free with the RCOG as a qualified doctor who’s considering a career in O&G, and receive free email updates from the College.

Your medical school will be able to put you in touch with local consultants in the specialty who are involved in teaching, and who should be able to assist or advise. Your region will have a School of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, which may include a Careers Lead in addition to the Head of School and other members who may be able to assist.