Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow – Obstetrics

Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow – Obstetrics & Gynaecology Job Title: Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow – Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Reporting To: Professor Fergal Malone, Head of Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology or Nominee
Location: Rotunda Hospital and medical facility in the United States
Contract: 12 months, renewable, full time
Start Date: July 2026
The principal objective of the post is to complete a period of intensive, supervised instruction in the subspecialty of maternal fetal medicine, leading to approval by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists as a specialist in this field.
This post is part of an overall two or three year fellowship training programme, one year of which will be at a medical facility in the United States.
Specifically the duties of this post will include:
Undertaking clinical duties in the areas of maternal medicine and fetal medicine, as directed by the Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and the Master of the Rotunda Hospital, and in compliance with the RCOG-approved training programme for this post
Undertaking publishable research within the research facility at the RCSI Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the Rotunda Hospital
Undertaking administrative duties as requested
An on call commitment at the Rotunda Hospital and may have an on call arrangement at other hospitals as required
Contributing to the development and delivery of the undergraduate teaching programme in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Course facilitation and lecturing on the undergraduate teaching programme in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Overseas travel to other hospitals to develop clinical skills or to participate in the functions of the Department as requested
Developing new programmes and research projects in association with the Head of Department
Directing and co-ordinating specific programmes in association with the Head of Department
Ensuring that all Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland policies and procedures are adhered to
Complying with statutory legislation and Department rules and requirements in furtherance of your own and general staff welfare and safety
Undergoing programmes of training and development as may be required from time to time
Representing the best interests of the Department/RCSI as well as the Rotunda Hospital at all times
Acting in accordance with the best interests of the patient at all times
Making themselves available during the academic year to deliver these duties
Performing such other duties as may be required from time to time
Person Specification
Possession of MB, BCh, BAO and MRCOG or equivalent is essential
Possess evidence of registration with the Irish Medical Council
Completion of USMLE examinations, or clearly documented timeline for the future completion of these examinations to allow for medical practice in the US
Previous experience of teaching and assessing students in an academic environment is desirable
Previous experience in research, as evidenced by at least one publication in a peer reviewed journal, is desirable
The successful applicant should have good communication skills
Appointment: This is a temporary post for one year in the first instance with the opportunity for a further one or two years. The second year of this Fellowship is expected to be at a United States academic medical centre, such as Columbia University Medical Center, New York. A third year may be required if needed to complete a postgraduate degree such as MD or PhD.
Application Process
Please submit your CV and covering letter no later than 5th October 2025
Informal enquiries can be made to clinicaleducator@rcsi.com
Interview Process
Interviews will be held in October 2025.
Additional Requirements
Please note that successful candidates will be required to complete: Police Clearance (if in residence outside of Ireland for periods of 6 months or more at any stage), Garda Vetting and Occ Health checks will be conducted by RCSI and partners but Police Clearance certification from countries outside of Ireland will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.

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