Endocrinology and Diabetes
Programme description
GMC Reference: WOS/412
The West of Scotland Training Programme in Endocrinology and Diabetes is well established and covers all of the sub-specialist disciplines necessary to successfully obtain a CCT in Diabetes & Endocrinology. The specialty is predominantly out-patient based with an in-patient commitment to General Internal Medicine (GIM). In addition to clinical training, the West of Scotland also offers ample opportunities in the Academic aspects of Diabetes & Endocrinology with active research programmes being provided by a number of Senior Academics with an established track record. Many previous trainees have taken advantage of the research opportunities available, usually leading to the award of an MD or PhD.
Specialty training: This commences at ST4 level and lasts 4 years for the majority of trainees, leading to dual accreditation in Diabetes and Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine. Each training year will involve 75% time in specialty and 25% time in GIM during placements in Glasgow-based Teaching Hospitals and regional District General Hospitals. When placed at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital you will expect to do outpatient clinics at Gartnavel General Hospital, New Victoria Infirmary and West Glasgow Ambulatory Care Hospital. When at Glasgow Royal Infirmary you will expect to do clinics at Stobhill Ambulatory Care Hospital. These training sites offer excellent opportunities to gain sub-specialist training in the management of diabetic pregnancy, paediatric and adolescent diabetes, diabetic renal disease, diabetic neuropathy and foot problems, diabetic eye disease, thyroid problems, pituitary and adrenal disease, reproductive endocrinology, paediatric endocrinology, metabolic bone disease and the endocrine aspects of cancer.
Research, audit, teaching and management opportunities
The West of Scotland also offers ample opportunities in the Academic aspects of Diabetes & Endocrinology with active research programmes being provided by a number of Senior Academics with an established track record. Many previous trainees have taken advantage of the research opportunities available, usually leading to the award of an MD or PhD. There will also be opportunities to undertake quality improvement work and teaching throughout training. Additional teaching and QIP opportunities are available for those with particular interest in this area.
Where the training is delivered?
- University Hospital Ayr
- University Hospital Crosshouse, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire
- Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary
- Forth Valley Royal Hospital - FVRH
- Gartnavel General, Glasgow
- Glasgow Royal Infirmary
- University Hospital Hairmyres, East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire
- Inverclyde Royal Hospital, Greenock
- University Hospital Monklands, Airdrie
- Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley
- The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow
- Stobhill Hospital, Glasgow
- New Victoria Hospital, Glasgow
- University Hospital Wishaw
Greater Glasgow & Glasgow
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, New Victoria ACH, Gartnavel General Hospital, West Glasgow ACH
Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Stobhill Hospital
Royal Alexandria Hospital, Inverclyde Royal Hospital
Ayrshire & Arran
Crosshouse Hospital, Ayr Hospital
Lanarkshire
University Hospital Monklands, University Hospital Wishaw, University Hospital Hairmyres
Forth Valley Royal Hospital
Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary
Contacts and useful links
Information |
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| Programme type (Deanery or National): | Deanery |
| Administration office: | West |
| Lead Dean / Director: | Professor Adam Hill |
| Responsible Associate Postgraduate Dean or Assistant Director (GP): | Dr Marie Freel |
| Specialty or Sub-specialty: | Specialty |
| Date of GMC recent approval: | Aug 2010 |
| Associated Royal College - Faculty: |
Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board |
| Curriculum and associated assessment system: | http://www.gmc-uk.org/education/postgraduate/endocrinology_and_diabetes_mellitus.asp |
| Programme administrator: |
Name:
Sarah McNeil
Address: NES, 2 Central Quay, 89 Hydepark Street, Glasgow, G3 8BW Email: Sarah.McNeil@nhs.scot |
| Programme director(s): |
Name:
Dr Anna White Address: Forth Valley Royal Hospital Email: anna.white4@nhs.scot |
| Quality of training: | Quality Management |
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