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1. Who is the training programme director?

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Mr Kevin Wembridge

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

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Airedale General Hospital

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Bradford Royal Infirmary

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Calderdale Royal Hospital

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Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital,

Grimsby

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Harrogate District Hospital

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Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

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Hull Royal Infirmary

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Leeds General Infirmary

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Pinderfields General Hospital

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Scarborough General Hospital

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Scunthorpe General Hospital

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York District Hospital

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3. Where do trainees generally live? 

 

“Most trainees live in Leeds or Wakefield.”

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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 based on trainee needs. Forms are sent out twice a year allowing trainees to express preferences.”

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6. Is there a trauma focussed ST3 year?

 

"There are at least 6 months of trauma in most cases, though this is not always possible due to the size of the large deanery and number of trainees."

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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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"Arthroplasty is generally allocated in ST3 or 4, then repeated in ST5 or 6 as needed."

 

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

 

"There are free deanery courses regarding how to be consultant, but no dedicated teaching programme."

 

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10. How often is deanery teaching?

 

"Every Friday afternoon."

 

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11. Where is deanery teaching held?

 

"They aim for one site with the most parking available, generally Pinderfields, but occasionally this rotates elsewhere."

 

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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?

 

Leeds Medical School & Hull York 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)?

 

95%

 

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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?

 

"It is a large deanery with a fair amount of commuting, however the peripheral hospitals have excellent training and research opportunities. There are two large MTCs in the region (North) and a further one in Yorkshire South. "

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19. Useful links:

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https://www.yorotation.com/ 

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