Clinical Fellowship Training Programme
Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow
Training in paediatric endocrinology and diabetes is delivered at Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow to a level that is recognised by the BSPED (British Society for Paediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes) as sufficient for training in tertiary level training (GRID) in this speciality.
The hospital is the largest tertiary paediatric centre in Scotland, offering all aspects of paediatric care. There is a large and active clinical workload representing all the sub-specialities of Paediatrics. The Consultant team has a strong research ethos. We aim to provide a varied and challenging training program to suit trainees who wish to pursue a career in paediatric endocrinology and diabetes.
Visiting fellows will not only receive clinical exposure to general paediatric endocrinology but they will also receive exposure to speciality clinics in DSD, CAH, late effects of cancer therapy, complex obesity, Prader Willi, congenital hyperinsulinism and endocrine tumours. Opportunities exist for exposure to complex diagnostics such as steroid biochemistry, molecular genetics and bone densitometry. Opportunities also exist for obtaining exposure to other specialist fields within paediatric endocrinology, diabetes and metabolic medicine but these may be limited.
Training Schedule
You will be encouraged to undertake a research/audit project during your fellowship.
Participation and presenting in unit meetings, ward rounds, journal club and departmental research meetings will be expected. There will also be opportunities to attend and present at regional meetings such as SPEG, national meetings such as BSPED and international meetings such as ESPE.
A review meeting will be arranged half way through the fellowship to review progress.
Upon satisfactory completion of your fellowship you will be awarded a certificate.
Fellowship Costs
Upon acceptance of the fellowship, a deposit of ten percent of the training fee (see below) is required to secure your post.
If you are paying the deposit yourself, we will refund the deposit upon receipt of your first six monthly instalment of the training fee.
The training fee should be paid at the beginning of your visit or if staying longer than six months then at the beginning of each six month block; please see below for details. This is in addition to your living expenses.
| Income Category (World bank) | |||
| Upper-Middle and above Income Countries | Low-Middle Income Countries | Low Income Countries/ESPE Fellowship | |
| Fee/month | £400 | £300 | £250 |
Eligibility
– Preference will be given to those who have previous endocrine experience in a recognised training centre.
– Those with less experience can still apply but will not be able to visit for longer than three months.
– The fellowships are only open to those who have secured funding through their own institution or another professional body. Confirmation of funding support will be required.
– You will be required to provide a supporting letter from your local paediatric endocrinologist and a copy of your CV.
Application Form & Deadlines
Please complete the Application form and return with your CV, letter of support and proof of funding (if available already) to martin.mcmillan2@nhs.scot
Applications for Visiting Fellowships must be submitted for consideration at least 12-18 months before your intended Fellowship start date.
Deadline for applications will be the 1st June & 1st December each year.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a remote interview within four weeks of the application deadline.
Contact Details
Consultants
Dr M G Shaikh guftar.shaikh@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Prof SF Ahmed faisal.ahmed@glasgow.ac.uk
Dr SC Chen suetching.chen4@nhs.scot
Programme Coordinator
Mr M McMillan martin.mcmillan2@nhs.scot
Paediatric Endocrinology-Glasgow 