Staying Sharp: Lifelong Learning for Surgeons
Passing the exit exam is the start, not the end, of learning. How to keep growing as a surgeon across a whole career.
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Training & Career (page 2)
Getting into orthopaedics, training pathways, fellowships, international routes and building a career.
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What Does an Orthopaedic Surgeon Actually Do?
A clear explainer of what orthopaedic surgeons do — the conditions they treat, the operations they perform, and their role.
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Building Good Theatre Habits Early
The habits you form early in theatre shape the surgeon you become. Which ones are worth building from the very start.
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A Day in the Life of an Orthopaedic Trainee
The real daily rhythm of an orthopaedic trainee — ward rounds, theatre, clinics, study and on-call, and how to thrive in it.
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A Day in the Life of an Orthopaedic Surgeon
What an orthopaedic surgeon's day really looks like — clinics, theatre, on-call and the rhythm of the work.
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Giving and Receiving Feedback in Surgery
Feedback is how surgeons grow, yet it is rarely done well. How to give useful feedback and receive it without bristling.
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Is Orthopaedic Surgery Right for You? How to Decide
How to honestly assess whether orthopaedic surgery suits your temperament, interests and the life you want before you commit.
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How to Become an Orthopaedic Surgeon in the Middle East
Orthopaedic training in the Gulf: the five-year Saudi Board via SCFHS matching, Arab Board requirements and the UAE's NIHS-accredited Emirati Board programmes.
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How to Become an Orthopaedic Surgeon in South Africa
The South African route into orthopaedics: HPCSA internship and community service, a registrar post, the FC Orth(SA) Primary, Intermediate and Final, and MMed.
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Public Speaking and Presence for Surgeons
Whether teaching, presenting or leading, presence matters. Practical ways for surgeons to become clearer, calmer public speakers.
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How to Influence Without Authority as a Trainee
How to make change and be heard as a trainee, before you hold any formal power.
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How to Become an Orthopaedic Surgeon in New Zealand
The New Zealand route into orthopaedics: PGY1–2, registrar years, NZOA selection for SET, five years of training from SET 1 to SET 5 and the FRACS exam.
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How to Become an Orthopaedic Surgeon in Ireland
The Irish route into trauma and orthopaedics: intern year, two years of RCSI core surgical training, MRCS, ST3 selection, six years to ST8 and the FRCS.
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How to Teach Effectively in Theatre
How to teach trainees well during an operation without compromising safety or flow.
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How to Become an Orthopaedic Surgeon in Canada
The Canadian route into orthopaedic surgery: the CaRMS R-1 match, the five-year Royal College residency under Competence by Design, and certification.
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How to Become an Orthopaedic Surgeon in India
The Indian route into orthopaedic surgery: MBBS and internship, NEET-PG or INI-CET, counselling, three-year MS or DNB Orthopaedics and the exit examinations.
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Returning to Surgery After a Break
Coming back from parental leave, illness or time out can feel daunting. How to return to surgical practice with confidence.
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How to Become an Orthopaedic Surgeon in Australia
The Australian route into orthopaedics: internship, unaccredited registrar years, AOA 21 selection with the OMCQ, a minimum four years of training and FRACS.
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How to Become an Orthopaedic Surgeon in the United States
The US route into orthopaedic surgery: USMLE, ERAS signals, the NRMP Match, a 60-month ACGME residency and ABOS Part I and Part II board certification.
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Less-Than-Full-Time Surgical Training: What to Know
Less-than-full-time training is more accessible than many think. What it involves, who it suits, and how to make it work.
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How to Become an Orthopaedic Surgeon in the UK
The UK route into trauma and orthopaedics: Foundation Programme, core surgical training and MRCS, ST3 national selection, six years of training and FRCS.
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How to Chair a Meeting Effectively
How to chair a meeting that stays on track, includes everyone and actually reaches decisions.
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Working Well With Anaesthetists and Theatre Staff
How strong relationships with anaesthetists and theatre staff make lists safer, smoother and more enjoyable.
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How to Become an Orthopaedic Surgeon: Pathway and Timeline
How to become an orthopaedic surgeon: every training stage, how long it takes, and the training body, entry route, length and exit exam in nine countries.
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