Felicity Ashworth
Felicity Ashworth, past Fellows’ Representative, Thames Valley and Wessex, writes about what it’s like being on Council...
I was appointed to Council as the Fellows’ representative for the South East of England in July 2013, surprisingly
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Case study: red stickers, white boards and emergency boxes (Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda)
This is one of the stories from the RCOG’s trip to Uganda to witness the work that RCOG volunteers are doing to improve women’s health in the region.
Every day 30 babies are born at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, ten of them via emergency
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Message of support from the RCOG Women’s Network
The RCOG Women’s Network would like to thank all the Fellows, Members, Trainees and Associates who are working so hard and showing such dedication during this challenging time.
We have never been so proud of the Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
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Edna Adan Hospital: Senior Clinicians sought for training and mentoring in Somaliland
Disclaimer
This is an advertisement for an opportunity that is neither organised nor endorsed by the RCOG.
Always check UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) travel advice before committing to projects outside the UK.
Please note that at the time of
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Summary
Summary for assessing readiness to practice
Confirming your return date
If taking a leave of absence for ill health, contact GP or specialist first
Arrange appointment with Occupational Health to discuss adjustments to workload (e.g. reduced hours,
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Ideal framework for supervisors
Meeting pre-absence
Meet with doctor pre-absence
Set curriculum/logbook/CPD targets for before leave starts
Discuss ways to maintain clinical knowledge whilst away
Advises Occupational Health for Work place Risk Assessment as needed
Complete
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Advanced Communication Skills Supporting Patients and Doctors
Fee: £150 incl VATSunday 16 June 1400–1800Max capacity 20
This is an exciting interactive workshop run by established Obstetrics and Gynaecology NHS consultants. Through discussions, videos and role-plays we will help you develop your skills and
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Women’s fistula stories from Tanzania
RCOG Fellow and Chair of the RCOG Global Health Policy Advisory Committee, Professor Alison Fiander, took a 2 year career break to undertake training and subsequent practice in repair of obstetric fistulae in Sierra Leone and Tanzania, returning in
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Key recommendations
The following are expanded on in the Full recommendations section of the report
Improve the flexibility of job plans during a doctor’s career
Reduce or stop on call after age of 55-60 years, where desired
Recognise and celebrate the skills of
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Nick Raine-Fenning
Nick Raine-Fenning, past Members’ Representative, East Midlands, writes about what it’s like being on Council...
It was not an easy decision to apply for Council. I wanted to and to some degree felt it was something I was duty bound to do, but I had
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