Information for Stage 3 Trainees
STAGE 3 training (This page is still being updated)
Stage 3 training is the term used to apply to ST6 and ST7 of training. This will consist of achievement of expected outcomes in the domains of training as well as the opportunity to undertake modules in special interest areas ‘SIA’. The curriculum for the domains in the stage 3 syllabus can be found here:
https://rcoa.ac.uk/documents/2021-curriculum-learning-syllabus-stage-3/introduction
TRANSITION
The majority of Stage 3 trainees will be reaching CCT before January 2024 and so stay on 2010 curriculum.
There are some exceptions to this: those who, because of individual circumstances, not going to CCT before the deadline, and some dual trainees. For these individuals, the College have requested to be contacted for consideration of remaining on 2010 beyond Feb 2024. Please contact the TPD if you think you fall into this category.
Special Interest Areas
For those people approaching and thinking about SIAs, here is some information about what is available in the different hospitals. Please click here.
The Thames Valley programme intends to give individuals 6 months Stage 3 in a DGH and then 18 months in OUH. Many of the SIAs and key capabilities lend themselves to at least some time in a DGH and so completion will not be compromised. It is also possible to start populating an SIA in a DGH and continue it at OUH where it can be considered for final sign off (hybrid approach). The College intend flexibility for SIAs, and this is what we are aiming to offer. Oxdat are running a day n September 2022 to go through SIAs and outline what is on offer.
Please click on the individual hospital name to see in more detail what SIAs are being offered.
Oxford University Hospitals: For the application form you will receive from OUH, click here, and the invite letter you will receive from OUH, click here.
Buckinghamshire Hospitals
Milton Keynes Hospital
Great Western Hospital
Are you approaching CCT?
If you are now ST7 and starting to think about the end being in sight, congratulations! There are a few things to think about in your final year, and a very helpful guide has been written by Dr Qureshi (edited by the School) to give you some top tips for the final 12 months. Click here to see it.