• continued training in core subjects to a higher professional level;
• development of one or more subspecialty interests;
• training in a single subspecialty, which may continue into a sixth year of training.

It is envisaged that for subspecialty rotations there will be a minimum commitment of six sessions per week to the subspecialty. It will sometimes be appropriate to link system-based expertise with a technique-based expertise. Whether or not it is possible or advisable for this subspecialty training to be undertaken in the base training centre, elsewhere in Ireland, or abroad, should be decided on the basis of: (a) previous assessment of progress and aspirations; (b) local availability and suitability of specialist rotations; and (c) the necessary agreements.

Subspecialist Training Curriculum.

You can access the curriculum for the subspecialty year of training by clicking HERE