The future of surgical training in the context of the ‘Shape of Training’ Review: Consensus recommendations by the Association of Surgeons in Training

The surgical training system in the UK has long been considered to be of a very high standard. However, it is currently under threat from many changes. To assure the quality of the future surgical consultant workforce we have moved away from apprentice-type training towards more ordered education. Although the reduction in hours and years will mean less overall experience there is a genuine belief that improved education and assessment can compensate. It says much for our island mentality that although we belong to the EU we consider European surgical training to be distinct from our own.

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The Future of Research in Paediatric Surgical Training

Bulletin of The Royal College of Surgeons of England ◽

10.1308/147363512x13189526438918 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 94 (2) ◽

pp. 1-3

Author(s):

IE Yardley ◽

CM Rees ◽

PD Losty

Keyword(s):

Surgical Training ◽

Clinical Training ◽

Critical Appraisal ◽

Academic Training ◽

Surgical Practice ◽

Academic Activity ◽

Time Out ◽

The Future ◽

Surgical Career ◽

Systematic Thinking

Traditionally, in UK-based surgical training, the majority of trainees spend a period of time out of clinical training undertaking research, usually leading to the award of a postgraduate degree or thesis (MD or PhD). The intention of this was to supplement clinical with academic training that developed skills such as critical appraisal, independent working and systematic thinking to enrich future surgical practice. The opportunity for academic activity is a significant factor in choosing a surgical career for many trainees.

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The non-medical workforce and its role in surgical training: Consensus recommendations by the Association of Surgeons in Training

International Journal of Surgery ◽

10.1016/j.ijsu.2016.09.090 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 36 ◽

pp. S14-S19 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Vimal J. Gokani ◽

Adam Peckham-Cooper ◽

David Bunting ◽

Andrew J. Beamish ◽

Adam Williams ◽

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Keyword(s):

Surgical Training ◽

Medical Workforce ◽

Consensus Recommendations

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Real-world use of workplace based assessments in surgical training: A UK nationwide cross-sectional exploration of trainee perspectives and consensus recommendations from the Association of Surgeons in Training

International Journal of Surgery ◽

10.1016/j.ijsu.2020.07.068 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 84 ◽

pp. 212-218

Author(s):

Andrew J. Beamish ◽

Maximilian J. Johnston ◽

Rhiannon L. Harries ◽

Helen M. Mohan ◽

J. Edward F. Fitzgerald ◽

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Keyword(s):

Surgical Training ◽

Real World ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Consensus Recommendations

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A review of national selection into core surgical training

Bulletin of The Royal College of Surgeons of England ◽

10.1308/147363511x13158258989677 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 93 (10) ◽

pp. 358-360

Author(s):

Humphrey Scott ◽

Vicky Ridley-Pearson ◽

Adrian Horwood

Keyword(s):

Surgical Training ◽

Pilot Project ◽

Fill Rate ◽

England And Wales ◽

Entry Level ◽

Unique Model ◽

The Future ◽

National Selection

In 2011 a national selection pilot project into core surgical training (CST) at entry level, CT1, took place within England and Wales. Its unique model succeeded with a 100% fill rate and is a strong platform for national selection into CST in the future.

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Shortlisting for higher surgical training: now and the future

Bulletin of The Royal College of Surgeons of England ◽

10.1308/147363507x180410 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 89 (3) ◽

pp. 94-96

Author(s):

P Durani ◽

P Rajan ◽

A Menon ◽

RS Pickard

Keyword(s):

Surgical Training ◽

Selection Criteria ◽

Medical Careers ◽

The Future ◽

Higher Surgical Training ◽

Insight Into

The Modernising Medical Careers changes to higher surgical training are almost upon us. Selection into ST1–3 has begun, but what are the most important selection criteria and how have they changed from the old Calman-system? Applicants are desperate to succeed but when it comes to knowing what specialty programme directors look for in a candidate, they have little to go on. This paper goes some way to answering these questions and perhaps gives applicants some useful insight into the minds of those with the power to say 'yes'.

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