The RCOG are seeking to support two UK based trainees to travel to Ireland for a clinical observership and to attend the 2026 ENTOG Council and Scientific Meeting on Global Women's Health.
The European Network of Trainees in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ENTOG) is a non-profit organisation with 35 member countries. The ENTOG Exchange Programme, Council Meeting and Trainee Conference was first established in 1992 in the Netherlands. The annual Exchange Programme is a key opportunity for European collaboration in O&G training, with two trainees from each member country participating in a clinical observership to diversify their experience and improve their understanding of different healthcare systems. Each year this Exchange is held by a different member country. The UK hosted this programme in 2023, welcoming 44 European observers to 19 hospitals across Scotland and England, culminating in a Scientific Meeting in Birmingham in collaboration with the West Midlands Trainees Committee.
Prize
£1,000 each for two UK based trainees, to contribute to travel and expenses.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this award you must be a current UK based trainee on the national trainee register.
When
- Sunday 6 September to Saturday 12 September 2026
- Sunday 6 September, Travel
- Monday 7 to Thursday 10 September, Clinical Exchange attachment in an O&G department in Ireland
- Friday 11 September, ENTOG Annual Council Meeting
- Saturday 12 September, ENTOG Scientific Meeting in Dublin on theme of ‘Global Women’s Health’
Where
Clinical Exchange attachments will be assigned across host hospitals in Ireland, the ENTOG council meeting and Scientific Meeting will be in Dublin.
Additional requirements for travel to Ireland
If successful, you will be required to provide the following information to the event organisers: DBS check, proof of immunisation including COVID-19 vaccination certificate, proof of medical licence, insurance documentation and a photograph.
How to apply
The application includes a personal statement (400 words max) which should include:
- Your current stage of training and any previous experience related to global women’s health
- Your interest in European collaboration and what you hope to gain from this experience
- How this opportunity aligns with and supports your career goals
- How you plan to contribute to the trainee community after the exchange
Please complete the application form and upload your brief one page CV via the Oxford Abstracts platform.
You will be prompted to register for an Oxford Abstracts account using your email address.
Your application will be reviewed by representatives of the RCOG National Trainees’ Committee. Applications will be assessed on motivation, commitment to training and potential for knowledge sharing. Two trainees will be selected and invited to represent the UK at this event.
If successful, you will also be required to submit a short reflective report on your experiences and invited to present at the National Trainees Conference 2027.
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Deadline
Monday 23 March, 09.00 UK time
For any queries, please contact: m.rejayee@nhs.net