Anticipated Fellowship Participation in Surgical Cases
Arthroscopy 50%
Knee Surgery 10%
Sports Medicine 40%
Area(s) of Specialty: Biologics Elbow/Wrist Arthroscopy Knee Arthroscopy Hip Arthroscopy Shoulder Arthroplasty Shoulder Arthroscopy
Role of the fellow with respect to Clinical, Surgical, Research, and other opportunities: The fellow will closely collaborate with Prof Imam and the other consultants focusing on complex trauma and elective procedures. The successful candidate will primarily work with the consultants in their preferred speciality covering all aspects of trauma and elective surgery. The clinical workload mirrors the unit's status as a tertiary referral centre for complex cases in the region.
The unit boasts an active research group that regularly convenes. It has a strong track record of producing outputs for peer-reviewed journals or presenting at international meetings. The incoming fellow will receive strong encouragement to participate in research activities, facilitated by a dedicated research fellow within the unit. There is an opportunity for more collaborative research as the unit hosts the OrthoGlobe initiative.
The orthopaedic unit places a significant emphasis on postgraduate education, hosting several courses annually open to applicants nationwide. These courses, including Chertsey FRCS Orth revision courses and simulation courses, provide opportunities for fellows to contribute as faculty members, enhancing their CVs and teaching experience for future consultant roles.
Under the guidance of senior colleagues, the fellow gains exposure to a variety of challenging trauma cases, with opportunities for both supervised and independent work. Additionally, the fellow participates in the general orthopaedic on-call schedule. This will be based on the fellows registration with the general medical council.
The volume of both simple and complex elective procedures allows most fellows to consider pursuing independent practice upon completion of their fellowship This fellowship expects involvement in academic work, with one day allocated for research. The presentation and publication of ongoing and new research are expected and heavily supported. Research supervision, involvement in national trials, and affiliation with the Smart Health Centre are part of the programme. On average, fellows can gain 2+ publications per year.
Types of Educational Opportunities: Manage patients directly, Participate as an observer only, Scrub in for surgery, Assist in clinics under supervision, Work on cadavers, Receive hands-on training, Assist with research, Pediatrics, Didactic sessions, Publishing opportunities
Research projects, research facilities and resources, cadaver labs, publication opportunities, integration of the patient and public involvement, and the role of the fellow: Multiple national and international trials that is ongoing in the department. There are multiple quality improvement projects. There are multiple opportunities to contribute to book chapters and peer reviewed publications.
Related Conference/Lecture Schedule: Trauma meetings daily and elective lists 7 days a week.
There are multiple research, governance and teaching meetings over the months.
A monthly journal club is undertaken routinely in the department.
Athletic Team Coverage: NA