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Grid (sub-speciality) Training

By Dr Simon Li

Training Programme Director ST1-3 (North)

Upon completion of core (ST1-4) training trainees have the opportunity to enter sub-specialty training in a variety of disciplines. Many specialities can be undertaken within the East Midlands Deanery with those not offered requiring a trainee to move region. Entry into grid training is a competitive process by application form and interview. Those who do not wish to undertake grid training, or those who are unsuccessful, default to the General Paediatric sub-specialty training. 

Available Grid Programmes in East Midlands

  • Emergency Medicine

  • Respiratory 

  • Neurology 

  • Neonatology

  • Nephrology 

  • Community Child Health

  • Diabetes and Endocrinology

  • Gastroenterology

  • Intensive Care Medicine

  • Neurodisability 

  • Oncology 

  • Rheumatology 

How to apply

Application window usually opens in October. Interviews are held in the New Year. The School of Paediatrics runs an annual mock interview event providing prospective applicants a chance to hone their interview skills and obtain feedback from consultants across the region. 

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