Progression to advanced and subspecialty training

Introduction

The three intermediate modules are ‘free-standing’ but do align with certain ATSMs and Subspecialty Training (SST) programmes. Intermediate ultrasound modules will be undertaken selectively. For certain ATSMs, intermediate ultrasound modules may be undertaken prior to (usually at ST 4-5 level) or parallel to the ATSM (i.e at ST6-7 level). Specific ATSMs (e.g. Advanced Antenatal Practice) and subspecialty modules will require the development of further ultrasound skills in addition to those acquired at intermediate level. Please refer to the specific ATSM or Subspecialty module for more detailed information.

Intermediate Ultrasound module Association with ASTMs Association with Subspecialty Training (SST)
Ultrasound of normal fetal anatomy

Fetal Medicine ATSM

  • Completion prior to commencing the ATSM will be mandatory from August 2009.
  • Until then, for those without equivalent US experience, the module may be completed parallel to ATSM training.

Maternal & Fetal Medicine

  • Completion prior to commencing SST will be mandatory from August 2009.
  • Until then, a trainee should have equivalent US experience.
  • Exceptionally, the module may be undertaken parallel to SST, but only with prior approval from both the SST Programme Supervisor and the Deanery STC/School
Ultrasound in gynaecology
  • The module may be undertaken prior to or parallel to ATSM training, dependent on the needs of the individual trainee (e.g trainees considering the ‘Subfertility and reproductive endocrinology’, ‘Acute gynaecology and early pregnancy’ and 'Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery for the Excision of Benign Disease' ATSMs and those planning to run ‘one stop’ assessment clinics)
  • The module may be undertaken prior to or parallel to a SST programme, dependent on the needs of the individual trainee.
  • For training to run parallel to SST, there must be prior discussion and approval from the SST Programme Supervisor and the Deanery Ultrasound Coordinator
Ultrasound of early pregnancy complications

Acute gynaecology and early pregnancy ATSM

  • Completion prior to or parallel to ATSM training will be mandatory from August 2009.
  • The module may be undertaken prior to or parallel to a SST programme, dependent on the needs of the individual trainee.
  • For training to run parallel to SST, there must be prior discussion and approval from the SST Programme Supervisor and the Deanery Ultrasound Coordinator

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