Welcome!
Are you interested in a career in obstetrics and gynaecology? This part of the RCOG website is specifically for students and recently-qualified doctors which we hope you will find useful and stimulating.
There are great job opportunities to be had in O&G and within the website you will find details about the training programme, the curriculum, exams and what sort of job you might end up doing at the end of training.
There are several events held at the RCOG and around the country during the year which are specifically aimed at students and junior doctors interested in a career in O&G and you will also find these listed here.
Why not register here for free RCOG junior affiliateship and receive free email updates and access to more information about a career in obstetrics and gynaecology?
The website relies on your feedback – is there anything you feel is missing that you would like to know about? Let us know!
The RCOG is committed to high standards in specialist medical education: it works with other organisations including the Academy of Royal Colleges, Heads of Deaneries and the NHS to deliver a high-quality curriculum and training opportunities.
In January 2006, the RCOG published the report A Career in Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Recruitment and Retention in the Specialty setting out the challenges facing the discipline and specialty.
In addition to web-based information about O&G, we also have a new Careers Prospectus. If you would like to order a hard copy, please email careers@rcog.org.uk
Best wishes
Melissa Whitten
Junior Careers Adviser
Medical Education - Maternal and Women's Health Conference 20 February 2010
Imperial College are hosting the 2010 Maternal and Women's Health Conference at Imperial College London this year. For anyone interested in women's health, a career in O&G, tropical medicine and key global health issues. Tickets cost £5 and can be booked online here. More details are available on this poster. (pdf)
Topics include:
- Swine flu and pregnancy
- female genital mutilation
- Psychosexual effects of STIs
- Impact of the cervical cancer vaccine