When a doctor in training takes time out of their approved programme, this is called out of programme (OOP). All out of programme has to be approved by your postgraduate dean. Your out of programme may also need approval from your royal college or faculty.

Out of Programme Experience (OOPE): any out of programme activity that is not to be counted towards the trainee's CCT. Out of Programme Research (OOPR): a period of research from which the trainee may receive partial credit towards their CCT.

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.

A trainee wishing to count time spent in an OOPR must apply in the first instance to the Postgraduate Dean by completing an out of programme form which can be obtained from the Postgraduate Deanery/LETB.

Sep 19, 2024 · When a doctor in training takes time out of their approved programme, this is called out of programme (OOP). There are currently 5 types of OOPs: OOPT – out of programme Training. This will be used towards the award of a CCT and must have prospective GMC approval. This is for clinical training which isn’t part of your training programme.

OOP is a term that relates to trainees wishing to undertake a range of activities that are outside of their training program. What are the different types of OOP? There are a range of circumstances as to why individuals may want to undertake an OOP; to gain training or clinical experience, to undertake research or to take a career break.

Out of Programme Research (OOPR) FPH approval is required if time is counted towards CCT (up to 12 months of OOPR can be counted towards CCT upon approval from HEE/Deanery, FPH and GMC). FPH approval is NOT required if OOPR does not count towards 48 months of Specialty Training.

Taking time out of programme for research (OOPR) isn’t a formal optional element within the GMC-approved curriculum for O&G. However, many trainees gain valuable research experience OOP, either undertaking full-time research leading to a postgraduate degree (PhD or MD) or working as a research fellow (with the research post often including a ...

Trainees on OOPR (research) should ensure they follow the Academic Trainees Checklist for ARCP. This checklist is available on the London School of Paediatrics website. Trainees on OOPC should complete a Form R. No other forms need to be completed.

Out of Programme Research (OOPR) The GMC has stated that only specialties which include research in their curriculum can count periods of research towards training. The table below lists the research allowance for your specialty: