

Royal London

This information was provided by:
Mr Nicholas Birkett
ST4
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1. Who is the training programme director?
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Mr Kash Akhtar
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2. Please list all of the hospitals in your deanery.
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Barnet & Chase Farm Hospitals
(Royal Free NHS Trust)
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Basildon University Hospital
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Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford
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Homerton University Hospital
Newham University Hospital
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Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow
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Queen's Hospital, Romford
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Southend University Hospital
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Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore
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The Royal London Hospital
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Whipps Cross University Hospital
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3. Where do trainees generally live?
“Trainees generally live in North East London or Essex.”
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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 at the end of each year. 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?
No
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8. Is there an arthroplasty focussed ST4 year?
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"No, but trainees are usually placed in a district general hospital."
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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?
Monthly
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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?
Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry
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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
19. Useful links:
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https://www.royallondonrotation.com/
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JOURNAL CLUB
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TRAINEE COLLABORATIVE
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CLINICAL TRIALS UNIT
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NIHR ACADEMIC CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP
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REGULAR RESEARCH MEETINGS
Easy across Easy across Only appropriate Not easy
all sites most sites in some sites at all
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Car
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Public Transport
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Bicycle
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Car parking availability