Friday Afternoon Pan Bristol Obstetrics & Gynaecology Trainee Teaching Programme Friday Afternoon teaching Sessions are organised on a termly basis for all Bristol based O & G trainees. During August the sessions provide 'in-house' training of the new ST1 & ST2 trainees. The sessions run from 2.30-4.30pm. The programme is currently organised by Dr Simon Grant (Consultant at Southmead) and Dr Rebecca Swingler (Academic Education SpR at St Michaels). All Bristol O & G Trainees ST1-5 (in St Michaels & Southmead) are expected to attend these teaching sessions unless they are on-call or on annual leave. All Foundation doctors and GP ST are also encouraged to attend these sessions during their O & G attachment. An attendance register is kept & certificates of attendance distributed at each session. At your regular appraisal with your Educational Supevisor you will need to complete an attendance form in preparation for your annual RITA/ARCP. A reason for non attendance at the teaching session must be given & signed by your Educational Supervisor. An absolute minimum of 10 sessions per year is expected for trainees based in Bristol for 12 months. Evaluation forms are completed at the end of each session to facilitate future planning of the programme. Bristol Advanced Trainees are encouraged to attend, participate or organise the session. Swindon ST1 & ST2 trainees are encouraged to attend the Bristol sessions whenever possible. All other O & G Trainees in the Severn Deanery are also welcome to attend but must inform their local Educational Supervisors & obtain permission to attend. Venues St Michaels Hospital Southmead Hospital Level C Meeting Room Cotswold Seminar Room Trainees are encouraged to share lifts across the city due to limited parking (particularly at St Michaels).