Obstetrics and Gynaecology Training in Wales

Obstetrics and Gynaecology training in Wales offers an exceptional, hands-on programme that develops skilled, confident, and compassionate doctors ready to shape the future of Women’s Health. With access to excellent facilities such as the cutting-edge Ultrasound Simulation Suite at the National Imaging Academy, Wales gives you everything you need to thrive as an O&G specialist.

Our deanery

Joining one of around 80 O&G trainees in Wales means more than excellent supervision and a high consultant-to-trainee ratio, it means becoming part of a close knit, supportive community. Our trainees collaborate, innovate, and grow together, creating an environment that nurtures both professional development and lasting friendships.

Locations

Wales offers a rich mix of urban and rural hospital settings, giving trainees broad clinical exposure and a diverse patient base. You will rotate through both district general hospitals and tertiary centres, gaining experience across the full spectrum of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

ST1–ST4 placements are allocated in advance, and from ST5 onwards, you’ll have the opportunity to express your preferences for where you’d like to train next. Every effort is made to match you to one of your top choices.

Our hospitals

O&G training in Wales spans vibrant cities, coastal communities, and scenic rural areas, each offering a unique balance of clinical opportunity and quality of life. Wherever you’re based, you’ll experience the same supportive training culture and collaborative ethos that makes Wales stand out.

Why trainees love it here

Diverse case mix across urban and rural settings
High birth numbers for exceptional clinical exposure
Strong consultant support and regional teaching
Welcoming, tight-knit trainee community
Beautiful, affordable places to live and work

The training programme

After successful appointment through the RCOG national recruitment process, you’ll begin a seven-year run-through training programme in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at ST1. Entry at ST3 level is also possible when vacancies arise.

Throughout your training, you’ll follow the GMC-approved, modernised RCOG curriculum, gaining evidence of competence across a wide range of clinical and professional domains. You’ll also have opportunities to enhance your skills through Special Interest Professional Modules (SIPMs), allowing you to shape your training towards areas that inspire you most.

Every trainee is supported by a dedicated consultant Educational Supervisor, providing both pastoral care and professional guidance throughout your journey.

On completion, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), your gateway to joining the GMC Specialist Register and practising as a consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

ST1–ST2: Foundation

Develop core obstetric and gynaecological skills while gaining confidence in clinical practice. The Step-Up Programme supports your transition to registrar level, with a dedicated study day and paired learning alongside senior trainees.

ST3–ST5: Development

Work as a registrar with increasing responsibility on labour ward and in gynaecology. Build expertise across both areas, begin Special Interest Training Modules (SITMs), and complete MRCOG Part 2 and 3 exams.

ST6–ST7: Consolidation

Refine advanced skills, gain expertise in areas of your choice through the SITM’s, supervise junior trainees, and manage complex cases with confidence knowing help is not far away. Final-year trainees can “act up” as consultants within three months of their CCT if the opportunity arises, preparing for independent practice and completion of CCT.

Wales: Where your O&G journey thrives

Training in Wales is more than completing a programme, it’s joining a vibrant community of doctors and educators committed to helping you grow. With supportive consultants, dedicated mentors, and a close-knit trainee network, Wales offers a truly personal O&G training experience.

What our trainees say

“I felt so supported by the Welsh deanery, returning from maternity leave was seamless.”

“LTFT training was flexible and easy to arrange, I could choose the percentage that suited me.”

“Training in Wales offers everything: large tertiary centres, friendly smaller hospitals, and a genuine sense of community.”

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