Higher Specialty Training (HST)

Higher Specialty Training (HST) is advanced education for doctors who have already completed their basic medical training. It allows them to gain expert knowledge and skills in a specific medical area, such as cardiology or surgery. This stage usually lasts several years and involves supervised practice, research, and evaluation. Successfully completing HST prepares doctors for consultant roles, where they lead patient care in their specialty. Essentially, HST is the specialized training that transforms a general doctor into an expert capable of managing complex medical cases independently.