Just published! Check out the latest article from the Orthopaedics Online - I completed 80 arthroplasty operations! Here is my experience of the learning curve by Vasudev Zaver, ST6 Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery Registrar.
The article highlights the challenges orthopaedic trainees face in reaching the required 80 arthroplasty operations during training. Vasudev reflects on his personal training journey, describing the steep learning curve and offering advice on preparation, persistence, and skill development in hip and knee replacement surgery.
Read it here: https://t.co/5dIBsFNyya @VasudevZaver
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π Best of luck to everyone starting a new rotation today!
π€π½ Remember, it's ok to feel a bit anxious or unsettled, make sure you keep talking to colleagues, friends, and family.
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π As changeover approaches this week, it's very normal to feel apprehensive.
π I want to share my candid experience of starting registrar training to hopefully show that you don't have to be perfect before you've even started!
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As changeover approaches, it's completely ok to feel apprehensive. Foundation training is tough and I can definitely relate to feeling anxious in the run up!
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π It's changeover week!
It's so normal to feel apprehensive when stepping into a new role and I can definitely relate to feeling anxious in the run up.
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@drumairrk Absolutely ππ½ however, I wouldn't say this is essential. My personal view is you probably need around 3 jobs regardless of timing to achieve the numbers - important to also remember that upper limb major joint arthroplasty counts towards total numbers! Hope you're well mate!
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β I'm over the moon to have successfully achieved and exceeded the T&O SAC milestone of 80 arthroplasty operations!
π I've thus documented my experience and some "things I wish I knew", in case it can help someone else going through a similar process!
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π Conference season is well underway and it's time to level up!
π Here's my top tips guide on how to maximise your opportunities and make the experience as worthwhile as possible including a free downloadable checklist to help prep!
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On the long journey back to Liverpool after a brilliant day in Brighton attending the @OR_UK paediatric trauma course!
Great faculty and well paced covering all the essentials, not to mention a conference room with a view! π
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π It's MRCS Part B season...
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ππ½ I remember when I sat the exam, I felt exactly the same.
βπ½ I wrote about how I felt at the time to try and capture the moment...
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π€ It can be exciting to see new technology arrive in the NHS.
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