The Broken Bone Ladder: Climbing into T&O training

The Metamorphosis Medcast continues its deep dive into speciality pathways, this time shifting the focus to the high-stakes world of surgical training!

In Episode 6, our host Dr Munira Islam is joined by two successful T&O trainees: Mr Saeef Haque, an ST4 on the prestigious Percivall Pott Rotation in London, and Mr Noor Mohammad, an ST3 based in North Yorkshire. Together, they break down “The Broken Bone Ladder”—a definitive guide for anyone aiming to secure a National Training Number in Trauma and Orthopaedics.

What we cover:

  • The T&O Application Roadmap: A step-by-step guide to the ST3 recruitment process and what sets successful candidates apart.

  • Portfolio & Interview Strategy: How to strategically build your surgical portfolio and master the high-pressure interview stations.

  • Life as a New Registrar: The reality of transitioning from a SHO/Fellow to a Registrar role and managing the increased clinical responsibility.

  • Regional Training Insights: Comparing the training experiences and opportunities across different UK Deaneries.

 

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