Important Note for those intending to apply for the Specialty Fellowship Examination in the United Kingdom:
Access to the examination will be opened to applicants who are NOT currently in UK based higher specialist training programmes. All applicants will be considered eligible on the basis of three structured references from trainers or senior colleagues, who must be on the UK/Irish Specialist Register. Referees must have knowledge of the applicant's clinical experience within the last three years. In the case of those currently in training one of the referees must be the trainee's Programme Director. More details on the Specialty Fellowship Examination can be found on the Intercollegiate Specialty Board website:
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