NHS Lanarkshire’s Obstetrics and Gynaecology team have been recognised as one of the top 10 training departments in the UK by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG).

The ‘highly commended’ for gynaecology training, obstetric training, professional development and overall performance is based on the feedback from trainees.

Dr Evelyn Ferguson, Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist, said: “We are thrilled and honoured to receive the highly commended award for the quality of training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in NHS Lanarkshire.

“We are delighted that the trainees in Lanarkshire value the effort and dedication of all staff in the Health Board who help them achieve their personal training goals and that they have given us such positive feedback.

“We hear a lot about patient-centred care in our daily work lives. In Lanarkshire we have used this ethos with our trainee-centred approach to tailoring training to each individual’s needs.”

Evelyn is the lead clinical trainer and joint RCOG college tutor along with her colleague with Dr Sikhar Sircar. Together they get in touch with trainees long before they arrive at the unit to find out what their educational requirements are.  They then match the trainees with suitable supervisors and tailor their daily work schedule in accordance with their training needs.

Dr Iain Wallace, medical director, said: “I am absolutely delighted with the department’s recognition as one of the best 10 Obstetrics and Gynaecology training units in the UK. That is a massive achievement and a real accolade to be recognised in this way.”