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Postgraduate Training Pathway

Specialty curriculum

The GMC-approved postgraduate training curriculum for trauma and orthopaedic surgery is available online.

Training pathway

Trainees complete either themed or generic surgical training at ST1 and ST2 level and enter trauma and orthopaedic surgery training at ST3 level to ST8. In Scotland trainees can enter T&O training from ST1*

Qualifications

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. Entry into ST3 requires successful completion of MRCS or equivalent at time of application.

Person specification

The person specification for trauma and orthopaedic surgery are available online.

* This information is correct at the time of writing. Full and accurate details of training pathways are available from medical royal colleges, deaneries or the GMC.


 

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