Gynaecological Oncology subspecialty training

Subspecialty training in Gynaecological Oncology, including the curriculum and assessments

Gynaecology Oncology curriculum – October 2019

Subspecialty Curriculum guidance

See our guidance document (on RCOG eLearning website) developed to support the new Gynaecological Oncology subspecialty curriculum.

OSATS

In line with the previous curriculum, only Total Laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH), Groin lymph node dissection, Pelvic lymph node dissection (open and laparoscopic), Open para-aortic lymph node dissection, Laparotomy for stage 3/4 Ovarian Cancer, Vulvectomy, Radical Hysterectomy (open and Lap)., Small bowel resection +/- anastomosis, Large bowel resection, Diaphragm/peritoneal resection/stripping) require 3 OSATs evidencing competent independent practice for this Gynaecological Oncology subspecialty.

However, it is recommended that the other specific procedural skills listed in the procedure table in the curriculum which also require Level 5 sign-off should also ideally be evidenced by at least 3 competent OSATs where possible before sign-off. You have to be competent in the below:

• Major gynaecological oncology procedures
  (Total Laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH), Groin lymph node dissection, Open para-aortic lymph node dissection, Laparotomy for stage 3/4 Ovarian Cancer, Vulvectomy, Radical Hysterectomy (open and Lap), Small bowel resection +/- anastomosis, Large bowel resection, Diaphragm/peritoneal resection/stripping)
   
• Pelvic lymph node dissection (laparoscopic/open)

Previous versions of the Gynaecological Oncology Curriculum

You can see details about previous versions of the Gynaecological Oncology Curriculum.

Find out more

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