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1. Who is the training programme director?

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Mr Brian Mockford​

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

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Altnagelvin Hospital, Londonderry

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Craigavon Area Hospital

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Musgrave Park Hospital, Belfast

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Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast

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Ulster Hospital, Belfast

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3. Where do trainees generally live? 

 

“Most trainees tend to live in Belfast.”

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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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“Rotations are allocated every six months. Trainee's generally can give a preference." 

 

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6. Is there a trauma focussed ST3 year?

 

Yes

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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

 

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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?

 

"Weekly on Friday afternoons."

 

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11. Where is deanery teaching held?

 

One central location​

 

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12. Is there an annual meeting?

 

Yes

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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?

 

Queen's University Belfast

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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)?

 

100%

 

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

 

N/A

 

 

18. Are there any other interesting or important facts to mention?

 

"Overall excellent teaching and opportunity for high volume operative experience for trainees preparing for competent and confident consultant practice."

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