Recente ontwikkelingen in de opleiding gynaecologie

In the Netherlands, the gynaecology training programme has undergone major changes in recent decades. This article describes how strategic planning has contributed to a future-proof training programme. The workplace is still the main training platform; it is however being used more effectively by placing the focus on medical as well as generic competencies, by making the hidden curriculum visible and by reappraising good role models. In order to prepare the future gynaecologist well, a quality cycle is needed that continuously evaluates learning goals and instructional methods.

Conflict of interest and financial support: a disclosure form provided by the author is available with the full text of this article at www.ntvg.nl, search for A5534; click on ‘Belangenverstrengeling’ (‘Conflict of interest’).