Senior registrar

Senior Registrar

A Senior Registrar is a medical doctor who is in the advanced stages of their specialty training. This role is typically found in countries with a structured medical training program, such as the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. The position of Senior Registrar is a crucial step in the career progression of a doctor, often leading to a consultant position.

Role and Responsibilities

Senior Registrars are responsible for a wide range of duties, including:

• Supervising junior doctors and medical students.
• Managing patient care in their specialty.
• Performing advanced medical procedures.
• Participating in clinical research.
• Teaching and mentoring less experienced medical staff.
• Contributing to the development of clinical guidelines and protocols.

Training and Qualifications

To become a Senior Registrar, a doctor must have completed their foundation training and core training in their chosen specialty. This is followed by higher specialty training, which typically lasts several years. During this period, doctors gain extensive experience and expertise in their field.

Career Progression

After serving as a Senior Registrar, doctors may progress to become consultants, who are senior doctors responsible for leading a medical team and providing expert care in their specialty. Some may also pursue academic careers, combining clinical work with teaching and research.

Related Pages

• Medical education
• Consultant (medicine)
• Foundation training
• Core training
• Clinical research
• Medical student