<Tr> <Th> 9 </Th> <Td> Consultant, minimum 8 years total time in training </Td> <Td> Consultant, minimum 7--9 years total time in training </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Optional </Th> <Td_colspan="2"> Training is competency based, times shown are a minimum . Training may be extended by obtaining an Academic Clinical Fellowship for research or by dual certification in another speciality . </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> Training may be extended by pursuing medical research (usually 2--3 years), usually with clinical duties as well </Td> </Tr> <Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section needs to be updated . Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information . (September 2016) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section needs to be updated . Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information . (September 2016) </Td> </Tr>

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