When Should You Choose Your Orthopaedic Subspecialty?
When to choose your orthopaedic subspecialty: the deadlines US and UK training set, what the evidence says drives the choice, and how to test a field first.
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Handling Difficult Colleagues and Conflict in Theatre
Conflict in theatre is inevitable and rarely taught. How to handle difficult colleagues and disagreements professionally and safely.
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How to Memorise Orthopaedic Classifications
Practical techniques for committing the many orthopaedic classifications to durable memory for exams.
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A Career in Paediatric Orthopaedics: Training, Fellowship and Practice
What paediatric orthopaedic surgeons do, the fellowship routes in the US, UK and Australia, the POSNA match dates, what selectors look for and practice life.
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A Career in Foot and Ankle Surgery
What a career in foot and ankle surgery involves — the variety, the biomechanics, the lifestyle and the path into this subspecialty.
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How to Ask for Help Without Losing Confidence
Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness — but surgical culture can make it feel otherwise. How to ask well and keep your confidence.
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Active Recall and Spaced Repetition for Orthopaedic Exams
Active recall and spaced repetition for orthopaedic exams: what the evidence shows, how to write good flashcards, Anki and FSRS settings, and a daily routine.
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A Career in Hand Surgery: Training, Fellowships and Practice
What hand surgeons do, the orthopaedic and plastic surgery routes in, how hand fellowships are won in the US, UK and Australia, and what the work is like.
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A Career in Spine Surgery: Training, Fellowship and Practice
What spine surgeons do, the orthopaedic and neurosurgical routes in, how spine fellowships work in the US, UK and Australia, and what selectors look for.
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Orthopaedic Fellowship Interviews: Questions and How to Prepare
What orthopaedic fellowship interviews really ask, and how to prepare answers that show judgement, fit and genuine interest.
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How to Write a Surgical CV That Stands Out
Your surgical CV tells a story to a selection panel. Here is how to write one that is clear, honest and memorable for the right reasons.
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FRCS (Tr & Orth) Section 2: The Clinicals and Vivas
FRCS (Tr & Orth) Section 2 explained: intermediate and short cases, the four 30-minute orals, JCIE marking descriptors, pass rates and a six-month plan.
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A Career in Orthopaedic Trauma: Training and Fellowships
What orthopaedic trauma surgeons do, how trauma fellowships work in the US, UK and Australia, what programme directors rank highest, and what the job is like.
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The Surgical Logbook: How to Keep It Well and Why It Matters
Your logbook is a record of your whole surgical journey. How to keep it accurate, complete and useful for training and job applications.
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Balancing Exam Study With a Full Clinical Job
How to make steady exam progress while working a demanding surgical job — finding study time in a week that has none to spare.
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FRCS (Tr & Orth) Section 1: The Written SBA Exam
FRCS (Tr & Orth) Section 1 explained: two 120-question SBA papers, timing, dates, the two-year window, pass rates and how to revise for the written exam.
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A Career in Arthroplasty: Training, Fellowship and Practice
What arthroplasty surgeons do, how hip and knee fellowships work in the US, UK and Australia, what selectors rank highest and how to build your application.
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How to Revise Basic Science for Orthopaedics
Basic science is the most feared part of many orthopaedic exams. Here is a strategy for revising it without getting lost in detail.
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The FRCS (Tr & Orth) Exam: Format, Eligibility, Pass Rates and How to Prepare
The FRCS (Tr & Orth) exam explained from JCIE sources: eligibility, Section 1 and 2 format, dates, fees, attempt limits, pass rates and a revision plan.
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Theatre Etiquette: A Guide for Students and New Trainees
The operating theatre has unwritten rules. A friendly guide to theatre etiquette so students and new trainees make a good impression.
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Managing Exam Nerves and Performance Anxiety in Surgical Exams
Exam nerves in long surgical exams: what the evidence shows for reappraisal, expressive writing, slow breathing, sleep and stamina, and where it runs out.
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Building Surgical Dexterity Outside the Operating Theatre
You can sharpen surgical skills well beyond the operating list. Simple ways to build dexterity, knots and instrument handling at home.
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How to Use a Question Bank Well (Not Just Grind It)
Grinding thousands of questions is not the same as learning from them. Here is how to use a question bank to actually build knowledge.
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How Many Hours Should You Study for a Fellowship Exam?
There is no magic number of study hours for a fellowship exam — here is how to think about quantity, quality and sustainability instead.
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