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Out of Programme Applications (OOP)

Guidance for trainees wishing to take time out of their training programme for research, sabbatical or another reason

Taking time out of programme is governed by the Gold Guide produced by the GMC.

There are a number of circumstances when a trainee may seek to spend some time out of the specialty training programme to which they have been appointed. Further information about Time Out Of Programme (OOP) is available here.

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