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1. Who is the training programme director?

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Professor Tim Briggs​

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

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Barnet Hospital

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Basildon University Hospital

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Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford

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Great Ormond Street Hospital, London

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King George Hospital, Ilford

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Lister Hospital, Stevenage

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New QEII Hospital, Welwyn Garden City

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North Middlesex University Hospital

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Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow

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Queen's Hospital, Romford

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Royal Free Hospital, London

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Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London

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Southend University Hospital

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The Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow

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The Royal London Hospital

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Watford General Hospital

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Whipps Cross University Hospital, London

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Whittington Hospital

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3. Where do trainees generally live? 

 

“Trainees generally live around North London, with popular areas including Enfield and Barnet.”

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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, roughly 2 months before the placement. Under performing trainees get preferential choice to help deficient logbooks. Senior trainees don’t always get their first choice." 

 

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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?

 

No

 

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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?

 

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?

 

University College London

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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%

 

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

 

James Bliss

 

 

18. Useful links:

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http://stanmorerotation.co.uk/about/

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