This section is relevant to trainees following the Subspecialty Curriculum 2019 and will remain in effect until August 2026. For those on the 2024 curriculum, please refer to the 2024 subspecialty curriculum.
In this section
In the last two years of medical training, doctors undertake subspecialty training or Advanced Training Skills Modules (ATSMs).
This chapter of the training programme is designed to develop the high-level skills they will need for a consultant post in their specialist area of interest.
Training and research overview
The subspecialty training programme in obstetrics and gynaecology is a minimum three-year training programme that comprises:
- A minimum of two years of clinical training
- 12 months of dedicated research
The clinical training programme is competence based and the time needed to complete it will depend on your own abilities and the opportunities you have to complete the curriculum.
The aim of the research component of subspecialty training is to ensure you can design and execute a high-quality research study. If you’ve undertaken research before starting the subspecialty programme, this can be taken into account.
If the Subspecialty Committee grants you research exemption, you’ll just need to complete a minimum of two years of clinical training. For more information, please read the guidance on the research component of subspecialty training.
The Subspecialty Training Programme Supervisor (STPS) is responsible for overseeing the subspecialty training programme and ensuring you attain the relevant competences. For more information, please read the STPS job description.
Subspecialty curricula
The available subspecialties are listed below. Each link provides everything you need to know about training in that subspecialty: curriculum, logbooks, assessment forms and any other relevant information.
Find out more
- Resources for subspecialty trainers
- How subspecialty training is assessed
- The research component of subspeciality training
- Undertaking subspecialty training as OOPT (out of programme training) in another deanery
- RCOG guidance for subspecialty training on-call commitments and out of hours work (OOH)
Subspecialty training and ATSMs
Read the subspecialty training and ATSMs FAQs
Acting up as a consultant
Read our information on acting up and locum consultants
Courses and events
Find RCOG courses and events suitable for subspecialty training
Contact us
If you have any questions about subspecialty training that aren’t answered on the website, please email the Advanced Training Coordinator at subspecialtytraining@rcog.org.uk or call +44 20 7045 6789.