Effective 7 August 2024: The RCOG will launch revised Special Interest Training Modules (SITMs), and ATSMs will no longer be available for new registration. Trainees starting ST6 from August 2024 must undertake SITMs; those already enrolled in ATSMs can complete them by 7 August 2026.
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ATSMs overview
In the last 2 years of the training programme, trainees undertake Advanced Training Skills Modules (ATSMs) or subspecialty training to develop the high-level skills they will need for a consultant post in their specialist area of interest.
To support trainees through their advanced training, we provide comprehensive resources and guidance documents. These documents ensure that trainees have access to all necessary information and support materials.
Key resources:
- Definitive document for advanced training curricula: This document contains full details of all the Advanced Training Skills Modules, Advanced Skills Modules, and Advanced Professional Modules. Please use this as a reference point.
- Guidance documents for 2019 advanced training curriculum: Embedded in the ePortfolio and available on RCOG Learning.
- Training matrix of educational progression: See our guidance documents developed to support the advanced curriculum on the RCOG eLearning website.
- ATSM course requirements: Read the RCOG’s guidance on ATSM courses.
- RCOG conferences and courses: View a list of suitable conferences and courses for the theoretical elements of the ATSM.
ATSM completion
Once you have completed your ATSM, and all components have been completed to the satisfaction of your Preceptor and Educational Supervisor, please follow the below steps for completion:
- Download the ATSM completion form
- Complete and sign the form
- Obtain required approvals from:
- Educational Supervisor
- Preceptor
- SITM Director (previously known as ATSM Director)
- Send the completed form to specialinterest@rcog.org.uk who will issue your completion certificate.
Contact us
If you have any questions about ATSMs that aren't answered on the website, please email specialinterest@rcog.org.uk or call +44 20 7772 6348