There is no required reading prior to the ST1/2 study days. However, we have compiled a list of resources which you may find useful.
The RCOG website has a number of ST1/2 specific tutorials:
https://elearning.rcog.org.uk/audiences/st1-2
Deanery ST1/ST2 teaching days 2023-2024:
3rd November 2023 - Obstetrics day, NBT
14th November 2023: Gynae day, STMH
6th December 2023: Obs day, STMH
12th January 2024: Gynae day, NBT
Recommended courses for ST1:
These are run through the RCOG, please find a course via the RCOG events link
You can access online CTG training - 'Fetal Monitoring' via the e-Learning for Health hub
Recommended courses for ST2:
These are run through the RCOG, please find a course via the RCOG events link.
We also run an 'in house' basic obstetric ultrasound day, usually in December. Places are strictly limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please see the RTD Calendar for further details
These are run through the RCOG, please find a course via the RCOG events link.
http://www.peninsuladeanery.nhs.uk/events/
Peninsula Deanery usually run an OASIS course annually.
We also run an 'in house' OASIS course, usually in April. Places are strictly limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please see the RTD Calendar for further details
Peninsula Deanery run our regional STEP-UP course annually, usually in June. This is only open to ST2 trainees and the rota co-ordinators in the region should prioritise your study leave for this day. The date is also advertised on the RTD Calendar with details on booking as soon as they are available.
Labour Ward Rules (T N Fay) is the recommended textbook for this study day
MRCOG Part 1 revision resources:
https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/careers-training/mrcog-exams/part-1-mrcog/revision-resources/
Please see the RCOG website for links to revision resources for the Part 1 MRCOG
https://www.passmrcog.com
https://www.onexamination.com/exams/obs-and-gynae/mrcog-part-1#QuestionBrowser
https://www.aceonline.org.uk/mrcog-part-one-course/
The above sites offer practice questions for the Part 1 MRCOG. These are subscription services
The RCOG website has a number of ST1/2 specific tutorials:
https://elearning.rcog.org.uk/audiences/st1-2
Deanery ST1/ST2 teaching days 2023-2024:
3rd November 2023 - Obstetrics day, NBT
14th November 2023: Gynae day, STMH
6th December 2023: Obs day, STMH
12th January 2024: Gynae day, NBT
Recommended courses for ST1:
- Basic Practical Skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
These are run through the RCOG, please find a course via the RCOG events link
- CTG training
You can access online CTG training - 'Fetal Monitoring' via the e-Learning for Health hub
- Obstetric simulation course, e.g. PROMPT
Recommended courses for ST2:
- Basic Ultrasound
These are run through the RCOG, please find a course via the RCOG events link.
We also run an 'in house' basic obstetric ultrasound day, usually in December. Places are strictly limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please see the RTD Calendar for further details
- 3rd degree tear course
These are run through the RCOG, please find a course via the RCOG events link.
http://www.peninsuladeanery.nhs.uk/events/
Peninsula Deanery usually run an OASIS course annually.
We also run an 'in house' OASIS course, usually in April. Places are strictly limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please see the RTD Calendar for further details
- Resilience course, e.g. STEP-UP
Peninsula Deanery run our regional STEP-UP course annually, usually in June. This is only open to ST2 trainees and the rota co-ordinators in the region should prioritise your study leave for this day. The date is also advertised on the RTD Calendar with details on booking as soon as they are available.
Labour Ward Rules (T N Fay) is the recommended textbook for this study day
MRCOG Part 1 revision resources:
https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/careers-training/mrcog-exams/part-1-mrcog/revision-resources/
Please see the RCOG website for links to revision resources for the Part 1 MRCOG
https://www.passmrcog.com
https://www.onexamination.com/exams/obs-and-gynae/mrcog-part-1#QuestionBrowser
https://www.aceonline.org.uk/mrcog-part-one-course/
The above sites offer practice questions for the Part 1 MRCOG. These are subscription services