NEWS & UPDATES


GET INVOLVED: Help guide the future direction of the RCOG’s work T


here are many opportunities to get involved with the College, and we


actively seek the help and support of our members, other healthcare professionals and the public as we work to improve women’s healthcare worldwide, through education, training and improving clinical quality.


Committee and Honorary Posts 2016 We are now accepting applications for Committee and Honorary Posts starting in May 2016. For more information on the posts available and how to apply, please visit:


http://bit.ly/1OVLOll


Policy and Public Affairs (PPA) The RCOG has a new PPA department


whose remit is to expand the College’s policy work. We are looking for Fellows, Members and Trainees to work with us – you will be providing expert clinical advice on the implications of government policies on NHS services. Examples of potential work streams include input into government consultations and policy recommendations. If you are interested in getting involved with our PPA work, please contact Gerald Chan, Director of Policy and Public Affairs (gchan@rcog.org.uk).


Contribute to RCOG journals The College publishes two journals, BJOG and TOG, and we encourage anyone working in women’s health to submit articles for consideration by the Editorial Board, conduct reviews for the journals or take part in our journal clubs.


Stay informed We want to ensure that you’re aware of all the opportunities to get involved as soon as they’re available, so we’ve launched a Get Involved e-alert to keep you


Here’s how you find out more: k


http://bit.ly/1Gjzx9a


Global health If you’re passionate about women’s health globally, the RCOG has many different opportunities for you to get involved – both in the UK and overseas. Volunteers can bring about real improvements to women’s health care and help save women’s lives by piloting toolkits or undertaking international fellowships. To find out more about our global health work, please visit:


http://bit.ly/1L3hGC3


up to date. Any Fellow, Member or Trainee can sign up to receive the e-alert, which will be sent out monthly. To sign up – please visit: http://bit.ly/1MaJmbU.


O&G November 2015


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