Intermediate
Intermediate Stage Overview
Clinical placements during the intermediate stage (ST3-6) will be purely in urology. The purpose of the intermediate stage is to allow the trainee to develop further the skills necessary for independent urological practice. These will include skills in general urology and in emergency urology. They will also be an introduction to some specialist areas of urology.
Entry into ST3
Entry into ST3 will usually involve a competitive selection process. The current person specifications for entry into ST3 in urology are shown on the Modernising Medical Careers website. The essential components here are completion of the common component of the core surgical training programme (as evidenced by successful ARCP, WPBA and completion of the MRCS examination) and completion of the urology specific components of the early years training as evidenced by a successful ARCP and completion of the appropriate WPBA.