Prospects for training of Australian surgeons in Britain

Britain has remained the country most favoured by Australian and New Zealand surgeons for overseas training. Post-fellowship training in Britain is advantageous in both service and research posts. Increase in personal operative experience, and the development of a special interest within general surgery are facilitated. Exchanges of surgical trainees between Australasian and British programmes can also be mutually advantageous, particularly during advanced training. College regulations and accreditation of surgical programmes in each country should remain sufficiently flexible to facilitate such exchanges.