Listed below you will find the RCOG training requirements for progression into the next year of training. Although numbers are given for a number of the requirements, it is really good if you get more than the minimum number listed. It is also a good idea to complete these assessments over the course of the year and not all in April…
The full training matrix can be found here.
| Curriculum progression (as evidenced in the log book on the ePortfolio) | Progress with signing off intermediate competencies (pale purple boxes) such that completion by end of ST5 is expected |
| Clinical skills | 2nd on call |
| Examination | None |
| Formative OSATs (SLE) showing evidence of training since last ARCP | Simple operative laparoscopy (lap steri or simple adnexal surgery e.g. adhesiolysis/ovarian drilling) Rotational assisted vaginal delivery (any method) |
| At least 3 summative OSATs confirming competence by more than one assessor (can be achieved prior to the specified year) | Hysteroscopy Laparoscopy Opening and closure of the abdomen (gynae case) |
| Evidence of at least one consultant observed summative OSAT for each item confirming continuing competency since last ARCP | Caesarean section Operative vaginal delivery Basic ultrasound OSATs |
| Mini-CEX | 8 (mix of obs and gynae cases) |
| CbDs | 8 (mix of obs and gynae cases) |
| Reflective practice | 8 (mix of obs and gynae cases) |
| Simulation training | None |
| Regional teaching | Attendance at regional teaching programme as per regional guidelines |
| Obligatory courses | None |
| Team Observation (TO1) forms | TO1s at least twice per year as per RCOG recommendations Summary should not raise significant concerns to the ARCP panel |
| Clinical governance (patient safety, audit, risk management and quality improvement) | 1 completed and presented project Evidence of attendance at local risk management meetings |
| Teaching experience | Documented evidence of teaching (e.g. to medical students/foundation trainees/GPSTs) and organisng departmental teaching of medical students/FYs/GPSTs |
| Leadership and management experience | Evidence of departmental responsability e.g. rota/departmental meetings Working with consultant to organise (e.g. "office work") including clinical administration and dealing with correspondence Dealing with complaints |
| Presentations and publications (etc) | Presentation outside own local department by ST4 Ensure CV is competitive for ATSM/supspec training interviews |
| Trainee Evaluation Form (TEF) | TEF completed on ePortfolio |