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1. Who is the training programme director?

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Ms Jacqueline Waterman

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2. Please list all of the hospitals in your deanery.

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North West Thames:

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Charing Cross Hospital

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Chelsea & Westminister

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Ealing Hospital

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Hillingdon 

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Northwick Park

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St Mary's Hospital

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West Middlesex University Hospital

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Shared/overlapping deaneries:

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Lister Hospital, Stevenage

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Reading Hospital

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Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore

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University College Hospital, London

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Watford General Hospital

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Wexham Park Hospital

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Whittington Hospital

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3. Where do trainees generally live? 

 

“Trainees generally live in West London. Common areas include Acton, Ealing and Hammersmith.”

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4. How easy is it to commute to different sites, and is there car parking available?

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5. How are rotations are allocated?

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“Trainees are usually given a 'Grid' at the start of training, which outlines their rotations for the full six years. They generally can express a preference." 

 

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6. Is there a trauma focussed ST3 year?

 

No

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7. Does the deanery offer an ST3 bootcamp or equivalent induction?

 

Yes

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8. Is there an arthroplasty focussed ST4 year?

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No

 

9. Is there a post-exam dedicated teaching program (i.e. preparation for consultant)?

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No

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10. How often is deanery teaching?

 

"Two to four times a month."

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11. Where is deanery teaching held?

 

"Usually one central location."

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12. Is there an annual meeting?

 

Yes, the Lipmann Kessel Day

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13. Are there associated registrar presentations and prizes?

 

Yes

 

14. Is there an established research infrastructure for trainees?

 

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15. What is the affiliated medical school?

 

Imperial College School of Medicine

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16. What was the overall FRCS pass rate in your deanery in the last 3 years (including both parts and all attempts)?

 

90%

 

17. Can you name any FRCS Gold Medal Winners from your deanery?

 

N/A

 

 

18. Useful links:

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http://www.imperialorthopaedics.org/

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http://www.bota.org.uk/uk-regional-links/training-regions/london/north-west-thames/

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