Introduction to Training We consider patient safety to be at the heart of surgical training and endeavour to consider this in all that we do. We work hard therefore to ensure that surgical...

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Certification Types There are different types of certificates available to specialists in the UK issued by the General Medical Council (GMC) based on their knowledge, skills and experience.  ...

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Starting a Placement Once appointed to a training programme, a trainee will be required to undertake a series of training posts that will provide the opportunities for them to fulfil the...

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Trainee Types Within the UK and Ireland there are a number of different types of trainee. These are: Specialty Registrar (StR) Those who started approved surgical training in the UK on or after 1st...

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Surgical selection in the UK The role of the SACs in surgical selection The JCST, via its component Specialty Advisory Committees (SACs), is responsible for designing the selection processes for...

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Recruitment to surgical training in the Republic of Ireland Recruitment to surgical training in the Republic of Ireland is a separate process managed by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland...

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Committees The Joint Committee on Surgical Training (JCST) is the parent body for all ten Specialty Advisory Committees (SACs) responsible for surgical specialties, plus the Core Surgical Training...

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Paediatric Surgery SAC Members Appointed members Hany Gabra Chair Liaison member for Scotland (Lead) Joe...

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Cleft Lip & Palate Surgery TIG Members Representing Name Chair Louisa Ferguson SAC in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery ...

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Portfolio Pathway formerly Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) Doctors must have their names entered on the General Medical Council's (GMC's) Specialist Register before...

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