The Agency is responsible for overseeing the study leave of all doctors and dentists in training within Northern Ireland. 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: 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.COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and Study Leave FAQs
Hospital Specialty Trainees (inc. Dental)
Study Leave Application Form (PDF)
Study Leave Application Form (MS Word)
Study Leave Guidelines - August 2020
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
Mandatory Courses for Hospital Specialty Trainees
Study Leave Mandatory Courses
General Practice Trainees
Application For Study Leave GP
Study Leave Course Evaluation
Study Leave Policy
Foundation Trainees
Application Study Leave
GUIDANCE FOR STUDY LEAVE
GUIDANCE FOR TASTER MODULES
Study Leave Guidelines - August 2020
Telephone: 028 9536 0228 Email: studyleave.nimdta@hscni.net.
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 forward your expense claim to the Finance Department, NIMDTA, Beechill House, 42 Beechill Road, Belfast, BT8 7RL. We would also advise you to retain a copy of all documentation.
Queries regarding your submitted claim or payments received should be addressed to the Business Management Department at business.management@hscni.net, or by phone on 028 9536 0054 (Debbie McKenna) or 028 9040 0000.