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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Surgical Training
Plastic Surgery

Background:

Surgical trainees often have limited early-career specialty experience.
Specialty courses offer insight and skill development but incur significant costs.
Plastic Surgery for Surgical Trainees aims to mitigate this financial barrier.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the
Plastic Surgery for Surgical Trainees
course.

Main Methods:

Review of a 1-day practical plastic surgery techniques course.
Assessment of course affordability and accreditation.
Target audience: surgical trainees interested in plastic surgery or other specialties.

Main Results:

The course costs £50 GBP (US $65), making it an inexpensive option.
Accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons.
Provides practical introduction to plastic surgical techniques.

Conclusions:

The course offers a cost-effective and practical introduction to plastic surgery for trainees.
It serves as a valuable resource for those exploring or entering the specialty.
Addresses the financial concerns associated with early surgical training.