Requirements and rules

Entry requirements:

• A recognised specialist qualification in Obstetrics & Gynaecology or completion of a minimum of four years in an approved training programme.
• Availability of a recognised training position.

Training requirements:

• An adequately renumerated position in a recognised training programme.
• Each fellow must be allocated an appointed tutor for guidance and advice, preferably on a 1:1 basis.
• The number of training positions should reflect the need for subspecialists in reproductive medicine as well as the facilities and finance available for training.
• Training should be directed towards achieving competence.
• Fellow should be exposed to an adequate number of patients and interventions to fulfil logbook.
• Fellows should participate in all hospital activities, including care of out-patients and in-patients, on call duties, performing endoscopic surgery, assisted reproductive techniques and educational activities, including the teaching of other health professionals.
• Participation in audit and clinical and/or basic research is essential.
• The conditions for postgraduate training must be compatible with national employment legislation in relation to remuneration, hours of work and rights of employees in such matters as sick leave, parental leave and compulsory military service.