RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Going out-of-programme as a specialty trainee: procrastination or optimisation of training?
JF Clinical Medicine
JO Clin Med
FD Royal College of Physicians
SP 563
OP 566
DO 10.7861/clinmedicine.11-6-563
VO 11
IS 6
A1 Matthew Kurien
A1 Iman AF Azmy
A1 David S Sanders
YR 2011
UL http://www.rcpjournals.org/content/11/6/563.abstract
AB Out-of-programme (OOP) activities enable postgraduate trainees to undertake an experience outside of their individual subspecialty training programmes. Activities vary but may include a period of research, additional clinical experiences or time for a planned career break. Determining whether to go OOP is a common dilemma faced by many trainees as they progress through postgraduate training. This review assesses the options trainees have with regards to going OOP, evaluates the potential advantages and disadvantages and also provides advice for those considering an OOP activity.