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This information was provided by:
Mr Simon Weil
ST5
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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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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
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all sites most sites in some sites at all
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