Basic Practical Skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Basic Practical Skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

DESCRIPTION:

The course is standardized to ensure common objectives, content structure and assessment methods are followed and can be linked to the RCOG Training Portfolio and OSATS.

Redesigned in 2014, the new two-day format enables trainees to focus on hands-on skills whilst in the classroom, by introducing pre–course eLearning materials including videos and assessments. The course also looks at the increasingly important topic of human factors and enhanced recovery principles, complementing the new RCOG curriculum. The course is intended for trainees ST1–2 and is a mandatory requirement for entry into ST3.

Learning objectives

By attending this course, the trainee is able to: Spend more time practicing basic operative obstetric and gynaecological skills, Learn about new topics such as Human Factors and Enhanced Recovery pathways, Sign off elements in the RCOG Training Portfolio Logbook and OSATS, Complete the mandatory requirements into ST3.

Who should attend? ST1 – ST3, Foundation Years 1–2 with an interest in obstetrics and gynaecology.

Venue: Royal London Hospital, Education Centre, Stepney Way, London, E1 1BB, UK.

Basic Practical Skills Convenor: Mr Wasim Lodhi MRCOG, London

Basic Practical Skills Assistant Convenor: Dr Madhavi Kalidindi MRCOG, London.

Course Convenor: Mr Joseph Aquilina FRCOG

How to book

Margaret Keenan

Margaret.keenan@bartshealth.nhs.uk

Contact information: 

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

27 Sussex Place, Regent’s Park,

London NW1 4RG, UK

Tel +44 20 7772 6200

Fax +44 20 7723 0575