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
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