A training programme in Gynaecological Oncology. The Portuguese state-of-the-art

At present the training in OBG spends 6 years. The priority for the first 2 years is Gynaecology and the next 2 years mainly focus on the training in Obstetrics. This training takes place in a ''host and basic training department'', In the 5th year the resident moves to another department (''supplementary training department'') where he/she concludes his/her training in OBG. To conclude his/her 6th year of residency he/she has several optional training with a duration of 3 to 12 months. The first period of training in GON spends 3 months, in the 2nd year of residency, and the second one spends 3 to 12 months in the 6th year of residency. At last it is foreseen a 3rd period of training in GON, which must start after the degree in OBG, of 36 months (fellowship) to reach the degree of Sub-Specialist in GON. The capacity of the departments for training in GON depends on the training level's period and a minimum criteria were settled for each of them. For example, in the whole country only 3 to 5 departments are recognized for the Sub-Speciality training.