Observerships · United Kingdom

OBGYN Observership in the United Kingdom

Compare 9 observership programs in the United Kingdom: General & Global OB-GYN (3), Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstruction (3), Maternal–Fetal Medicine (2).

9 programs4 specialty areas6 open to international applicants

Observerships in other countries

France 9 Germany 7 Spain 6 India 6 Japan 5 Italy 5 Taiwan 5 Singapore 5 United States 5 South Korea 4 Belgium 3 Thailand 3 Australia 3 Poland 3 Israel 3

All OB-GYN fellowships in United Kingdom

United Kingdom 9

OBGYN observerships in United Kingdom

United Kingdom · Cambridge

IUGA Host Site – Urogynaecology Observership (Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge)

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – Urogynaecology (Addenbrooke's Hospital)

SpecialtyUrogynecology & Pelvic Reconstruction

DurationNot published; confirm with program

Application timingNot published; confirm with program

InternationalConfirm eligibility

View program →Official source linked

United Kingdom · Eastbourne / Hastings

Clinical Attachment in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (observation only)

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust – Obstetrics and Gynaecology

SpecialtyGeneral & Global OB-GYN

DurationMaximum 4 weeks; one attachment per person; 80% attendance for certificate

Application timing2026 applications closed (2026 periods: 2–27 March, 11 May–5 June); lat…

InternationalMay be considered

View program →Official source linked

United Kingdom · London

International Clinical Observership – Women's Health

Barts Health NHS Trust – Women's Health (Education Academy international education)

SpecialtyGeneral & Global OB-GYN

DurationTypically 1–12 weeks

Application timingNot published; confirm with program

InternationalMay be considered

View program →Official source linked

United Kingdom · London

Assisted Conception Unit Visiting Professional Programme (observership)

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust – Assisted Conception Unit

SpecialtyReproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

DurationAt least 6 weeks recommended; can be tailored

Application timingNot published; confirm with program

InternationalMay be considered

View program →Official source linked

United Kingdom · London

Gynaecology Visiting Professional Programme (observership)

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust – Gynaecology

SpecialtyGeneral & Global OB-GYN

DurationObservership of 4–12 weeks recommended; can be tailored

Application timingNot published; confirm with program

InternationalMay be considered

View program →Official source linked

United Kingdom · London

Obstetric Medicine Visiting Professional Programme (observership)

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust – Obstetric Medicine

SpecialtyMaternal–Fetal Medicine

DurationNormally 3–6 months; length can be tailored to learning needs

Application timingNot published; confirm with program

InternationalMay be considered

View program →Official source linked

United Kingdom · London

IUGA Host Site – Urogynaecology Observership (King's College Hospital)

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust – Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Urogynaecology)

SpecialtyUrogynecology & Pelvic Reconstruction

DurationNot published; confirm with program

Application timingNot published; confirm with program

InternationalConfirm eligibility

View program →Official source linked

United Kingdom · London

International Observership in Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust – Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine (King's Commercial observership placements)

SpecialtyMaternal–Fetal Medicine

DurationMinimum 2 weeks, maximum 6 months

Application timingNot published; confirm with program

InternationalMay be considered

View program →Official source linked

United Kingdom · Plymouth

IUGA Host Site – Urogynaecology Observership (University Hospitals Plymouth)

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust – Urogynaecology (Derriford Hospital)

SpecialtyUrogynecology & Pelvic Reconstruction

DurationNot published; confirm with program

Application timingNot published; confirm with program

InternationalConfirm eligibility

View program →Official source linked

What the directory records

The directory lists 9 programs under OBGYN Observership in the United Kingdom, covering 4 specialty areas at 9 institutions: Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstruction (3), General & Global OB-GYN (3), Maternal–Fetal Medicine (2), Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (1). Training types on record: Observership (5); Clinical attachment / observership (4). No listing here publishes a single clear length, so check the duration on each official page. On international applicants, 6 of 9 indicate that they may be considered; for the rest, eligibility is unknown or depends on local licensing, language and visa rules. Application deadlines are stated for 1 of 9, funding or salary for 8 of 9, and 9 of 9 link to an official source. Dates, intake sizes and eligibility change every cycle, so treat this as a starting point and confirm each detail with the program before you apply.

Programs at a glance

Length, training type and international eligibility as published for each listing under OBGYN Observership in the United Kingdom. Confirm every detail with the official source.

IUGA Host Site – Urogynaecology Observership (Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge): Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstruction; observership; length Not published; confirm with program; international eligibility not published.
Clinical Attachment in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (observation only): General & Global OB-GYN; clinical attachment / observership; length Maximum 4 weeks; one attachment per person; 80% attendance for certificate; international applicants may be considered.
International Clinical Observership – Women's Health: General & Global OB-GYN; observership; length Typically 1–12 weeks; international applicants may be considered.
Assisted Conception Unit Visiting Professional Programme (observership): Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility; clinical attachment / observership; length At least 6 weeks recommended; can be tailored; international applicants may be considered.
Gynaecology Visiting Professional Programme (observership): General & Global OB-GYN; clinical attachment / observership; length Observership of 4–12 weeks recommended; can be tailored; international applicants may be considered.
Obstetric Medicine Visiting Professional Programme (observership): Maternal–Fetal Medicine; clinical attachment / observership; length Normally 3–6 months; length can be tailored to learning needs; international applicants may be considered.
IUGA Host Site – Urogynaecology Observership (King's College Hospital): Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstruction; observership; length Not published; confirm with program; international eligibility not published.
International Observership in Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine: Maternal–Fetal Medicine; observership; length Minimum 2 weeks, maximum 6 months; international applicants may be considered.
IUGA Host Site – Urogynaecology Observership (University Hospitals Plymouth): Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstruction; observership; length Not published; confirm with program; international eligibility not published.

Frequently asked questions

How many OBGYN observerships are there in the United Kingdom?

OBGYN Fellow lists 9 observership programs in the United Kingdom, across General & Global OB-GYN (3), Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstruction (3), Maternal–Fetal Medicine (2), Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (1).

Can international doctors do an OBGYN observership in the United Kingdom?

6 of 9 listings indicate that international applicants may be considered. Confirm registration, visa and fee rules with the host department.

Verify before you apply.

OBGYN Fellow is an independent, source-led directory. Listings are not endorsements or accreditation decisions—always confirm current details on each official program page. Suggest a missing program.