School of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The Thames Valley School of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) offers a highly competitive and comprehensive 7-year run-through training programme, with entry points at Specialty Training Year 1 (ST1) and occasionally at ST3. The programme is fully accredited by the Postgraduate Dean, the GMC, and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, leading to the Certificate of Completion of Training. Progression is strictly monitored through annual reviews to ensure the highest quality of training.

Training Sites

Oxford University Hospitals

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Buckinghamshire Healthcare

Milton Keynes University Hospital

Wexham Park Hospital

Our Team

Head of School of Obstetrics and Gynaecology – Miss Ruth Houlden – Ruth.Houlden@ouh.nhs.uk

ST1-2 TPD – Miss Jasveen Dhami – Jasveen.dhami@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

ST 3-7 TPD – Miss Kaajal Barot k.barot@nhs.net

O&G Sim Gynae TPD Mr Vat Veluppillai – Veluppillai.vathanan@nhs.net 

ST3-5 Teaching Lead – Miss Maria Zammit-Mangion – Maria.zammitmangion@nhs.net 

O&G Ultrasound TPD – Post Vacant

Interim ATSM Director – Mr Sam Mathewlynn – Sam.Mathewlynn@ouh.nhs.uk

CSHR TPD – Annabel Forsythe – annabel.forsythe@ouh.nhs.uk

Interim SIM Lead – Miss Divya Nambiar – Divya.nambiar@nhs.net

College tutor at MKUH – Miss Anja Johansen-Bibby – Anja.Johansen-Bibby@mkuh.nhs.uk

College tutor at OUH – Anna Ashcroft – Anna.Ashcroft@ouh.nhs.uk

College tutor at OUH – Miss Helen Jefferis – Helen.jefferis@ouh.nhs.uk

College tutor at Bucks – Miss Divya Nambiar  divya.nambiar@nhs.net

College tutor at Bucks – Miss Sridevi Beriwal –  s.beriwal@nhs.net

Co-College tutor at RBH – Miss Shu Wong – Shu.Wong@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

Co-College tutor at RBH/Eportfolio Champion – Miss Caroline Prentice – Caroline.prentice@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

Academic Trainee Champion – Miss Christina Aye – Christina.Aye@ouh.nhs.uk

RCOG MTI Regional Champion – Dr Sarah Smyth – Sarah.smyth5@nhs.net

Trainee Rep – Dr Sophie Collins – Sophiecollins@doctors.org.uk

Education Programme Manager – Holly Gannon – England.schoolofOandG.tv@nhs.net

ST 3-5 teaching link

To find out what activities are on the approved course lists for School of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

  • Please refer to the School List here
  • For more information on study leave, including entitlements and how to apply for study leave, please visit the main Study Leave webpage here
  • Please aim to commence the application process at least 10 weeks in advance of the activity to ensure that you have final approval at least 6 weeks before the study leave event. Note that claims for retrospective applications will not be processed
  • Apply for Study Leave on Accent Leave Manager (ALM) – click here