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03/11/2022
Is the clinical training completed within proximity to the affiliated university, or is the clinical training across Wales?
03/11/2022
In terms of funding, what is actually provided in the programme?
03/11/2022
Affiliated Universities
03/11/2022
Does the PhD have to be decided upon prior to commencing WCAT?
03/11/2022
How does the academic/ research aspect of the fellowship work if I was interested in doing Medical Education research rather than clinical research?
03/11/2022
When do I need to think about my OOP/PhD? Is there a set time this has to be done (eg at IMT2, after ST4 etc)?
03/11/2022
Can I go 'OOP' whilst enrolled on the programme?
03/11/2022
How and when will my competency be reviewed during the programme?
03/11/2022
Can I work less than full-time (LTFT)?
03/11/2022
Will I do any clinical work/on calls during my three-year PhD?
03/11/2022
I already have a PhD - am I eligible?
03/11/2022
I am a dental trainee - am I eligible?