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The current standard of Foot and Ankle Fellowship in the UK
Rick Brown1, P Akimau2, J Hsuan3
1Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals Trust, UK.
Background:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the current standards of Fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellowship in the UK.
Methods:
Thirteen UK post-FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent Fellows completed a questionnaire detailing their outpatient, surgical, teaching and research experience, along with documenting their supervision and terms of employment.
Results:
A Fellow attended a mean of 2.5 (0.5-4) clinics and 3.84 (2-7) theatre sessions per week. 62% of Fellows had independent clinics. The three largest sub-specialty areas experienced were forefoot surgery, mid or/hindfoot arthritis and deformity correction. 82% of Fellows had a regular MDT meeting. All were involved in both teaching and research, but only 64% had timetabled research sessions. All Fellows were satisfied with their experience and would recommended the Fellowship.
Conclusions:
The current standard of a post FRCS (Tr&Orth) Fellowship in Foot & Ankle surgery in the UK has been defined. Further improvement will require all Fellows to be involved in a regular MDT meetings, work in an independent clinic, have guaranteed timetabled research time and a ring fenced study leave budget.
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