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Apply for Study Leave

NIMDTA is responsible for overseeing the study leave of all doctors and dentists in training within Northern Ireland.

Hospital Specialty & Dental Trainees Study Leave

To apply for Study Leave, trainees are required to complete a Study Leave Application Form.

 

Hospital Specialty Trainee Study Leave Application Form 

Dental Trainee Study Leave Application Form 

Study Leave Guidelines - August 2023

There was a review of the annual funding available per trainee for study leave following the introduction of the new study leave guidelines in August 2016.

It was agreed that funding available to trainees would increase to £1250 for the forthcoming academic years.

The guidance in relation to the maximum payment level per Highly Recommended event has increased to £750, and for Desirable courses remain at £250. The study leave application form has also been amended to reflect this:

Category

Maximum Funding for Category per Event

Mandatory (Identified in curriculum)

£1250 (higher amounts only with prior APD approval)

Non-Mandatory Highly Recommended

£750 (total including this event cannot exceed £1250)

Non-Mandatory Desirable

£250 (total including this event cannot exceed £1250)

Examination attendance expenses

Only applicable if less than 2 attempts at same exam have been funded during training to date

This does not impact on mandatory events which have been discussed and agreed with individual TPDs.  As previously indicated, if an application is not made prospectively there will be no funding provided.

Study Leave Mandatory Courses

General Practice Trainees

To apply for Study Leave, trainees are required to complete a Study Leave Application Form


Application For Study Leave GP 
Study Leave Course Evaluation
Study Leave Policy

Study Leave Guidelines - August 2023

Foundation Trainees

To apply for Study Leave, trainees are required to complete a Study Leave Application Form


Application Study Leave
Guidance for Study Leave
Guidance for Taster Modules
Study Leave Guidelines - August 2023
ALS Guidance
F1 Entitled to Funding

Should you have any queries with regard to Study Leave please contact:

Email: studyleave.nimdta@hscni.net

Telephone: 028 9536 0228

Expense Claim Forms

A claim form can be downloaded from the Expense Claims page.

Please remember to write your Study Leave Application Number clearly on this form and attach ALL relevant receipts, this will speed up the re-imbursement process.

Please email your expense claim to:

business.management@hscni.net 

 

We would also advise you to retain a copy of all documentation.

Queries regarding your submitted claim or payments received should be emailed to:

business.management@hscni.net 

The Business Management Department can also be contacted by telephone on 028 9536 0228