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Speciality: 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.

University of Glasgow - Schools - School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health - Research - Metabolic & Diabetes

Where is the training delivered?
Training is delivered across:

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
Programme Type Deanery based or National: Deanery
Administration office West of Scotland
Lead Dean / Director Professor Adam Hill
Responsible Associate Postgraduate Dean or Assistant Director (GP) Dr Marie Freel
Specialty or Sub-specialty Specialty or Sub-specialty: Specialty
Date of GMC recent approval August 2010
Associated Royal College - Faculty
Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board (web site)
Curriculum and Associated Assessment System http://www.gmc-uk.org/education/postgraduate/endocrinology_and_diabetes_mellitus.asp
Programme Administrator: Named Programme Administrator: Kerry Anne Ferrie
Address: NES, 2 Central Quay, 89 Hydepark Street, Glasgow, G3 8BW
Tel:
Email: kerryanne.ferrie@nhs.scot
Programme Director Programme Director Name: Dr Anna White
Address: Forth Valley Royal Hospital
Tel:
Email: anna.white4@nhs.scot
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