1. Medical degree:
- A primary medical qualification (MBChB, BM, or equivalent) from a UK university or an acceptable overseas medical school.
2. Foundation Programme (FY1 and FY2):
- After completing your medical degree, you will need to complete two years of foundation training, which includes placements in various medical and surgical specialties.
3. Core Surgical Training (CST) (ST3-ST7):
- Following the Foundation Programme, you will enter core surgical training, during which you will rotate through different surgical specialties. This typically lasts for five years.
4. Specialty Training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ST8-ST12):
- Once you have completed core surgical training, you will enter specialty training in obstetrics and gynaecology, which lasts for five years. This includes training in antenatal care, labour and delivery, postnatal care, gynaecological surgery, and reproductive health.
5. Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG):
- You must obtain membership of the RCOG by passing both parts of the MRCOG exam. This exam assesses your knowledge and clinical skills in obstetrics and gynaecology.
6. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT):
- After completing your specialty training, you will be awarded the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), which allows you to practice as a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist.
Additionally, you may choose to pursue further sub-specialty training in areas such as maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive medicine, gynaecological oncology, urogynaecology, or minimal access surgery.
It's important to note that the specific education and training requirements for becoming an obstetrician may vary slightly depending on the country or jurisdiction where you intend to practice.