BBC Radio 4 Today There is a surgical training emergency; over 460 trainees having their training extended, most commonly in T&O for lack of performing key procedures. What is being done to ensure access to training opportunities in these hubs? #NoTrainingTodayNoSurgeonsTomorrow Saffron Cordery (saffroncordery.bsky.social)

Good luck to everyone doing the T&O FRCS examination today! You've got this!

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MRCS Part B results 📢 Results are being released today to RCS England candidates directly via email from 12noon. There is no need to visit the website or take any action. Good luck! #MRCS

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Hosting the World renowned Intercollegiate Final MRCS Examinations bring held by The Royal College of Surgeons of England The Royal College of Surgeons of England in Hyderabad for the 10th consecutive year (2015 -2025) Established in 1540 The Royal College of Surgeons of England is one of the World’s oldest and prestigious Surgical Colleges

Day 2 of MRCS examination in Hyderabad, India. Good luck all candidates! The Royal College of Surgeons of England

Beautiful crisp morning in Newcastle. Good luck to all candidates sitting MRCS in God’s chosen city today!!!! ⁦The Royal College of Surgeons of England⁩

Fantastic to be hosted by Nursing and Midwifery Council Northumbria Uni at MRCS exams Newcastle! Very best of luck to all candidates! The Royal College of Surgeons of England

Blustery day on Whernside!

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Fantastic effort guys! Mock vivas for FRCS ⁦Northumbria Orthopaedics⁩ MADE in HEENE⁩

Life in the old dog yet!

Just had large study of >2000 UK medical students accepted for publication >50% of respondents felt the allocation system for newly qualified (FY) doctor posts was unfair 46% noticed negative impact on physical/mental health Up to 48% are considering career outside the NHS

IQA meeting for Intercollegiate Committee of Basic Surgical Examinations in Glasgow. Rigorous appraisal and validation of MRCS. The Royal College of Surgeons of England

Busy times . Orthopaedic collaborative research activity in full swing at County Durham & Darlington NHS Trust and 3 more studies in development as we continue to grow! CDDFT Training & Development County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust CDDFT Research & Innovation

Knee deep in 50 eportfolios in preparation for ARCP for ortho SpRs . Slowly it goes but can think of worse places to do it!