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1. Who is the training programme director?

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Mr Alex Trompeter

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

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Croydon University Hospital

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Epsom and St Helier University Hospital

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Kingston Hospital

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South West London Elective Orthopaedic

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St George's University Hospital

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3. Where do trainees generally live? 

 

“Common areas include Tooting, Balham, Clapham, Kingston and Croydon.”

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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?

 

Yes

 

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8. Is there an arthroplasty focussed ST4 year?

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Yes

 

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

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Yes

 

 

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10. How often is deanery teaching?

 

"Approximately every other week."

 

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11. Where is deanery teaching held?

 

Rotating peripheral locations

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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?

 

St George's Medical School

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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)?

 

88%

 

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

 

Mr Alex Trompeter, Mr Jeremy Granville-Chapman

 

 

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

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"South West London deanery offers an excellent breadth of experience within a small geographical area. The small size of the deanery allows for mostly short commute times and good social oppertunities. The rotation shares both a teaching program and two annual research meetings with KSS rotation allowing for plenty of options to present work regionally.

 

A majority of the elective orthopaedic practise is done at the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC) which treats more than 5,000 patients a year and allows for minimal disruption to elective lists.

 

We hold the annual Paul Calvert Cup golf tournament where the registrars compete against the consultants and is a great day out."

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