The shift from traditional apprenticeship models to competency-based curricula, compounded by working hour restrictions and rapid advances in surgical technology, has altered the delivery of early years training. Simulation been widely incorporated other high-risk, high-reliability industries, but it only just begun be embedded programmes over last two decades. In this article, we review key co...

Abstract Aim To identify potential barriers in undergraduate medical students to surgical training. Method One hundred and one third-year students, with no prior experience, were asked what they consider be a barrier Results Seventy-eight responded total of eighty-eight reasons given (n = 88). Of these, 17 (19%) cited lack exposure or 10 (11%) stated manual dexterity, 3 (3%) anatomical knowledg...

Abstract Introduction Differential attainment (DA), according to the General Medical Council (GMC), is gap between levels in different groups. Attainment measures should cover aspects that include academic performance and career progression. Two such areas surgical training are MRCS examinations ARCPs, both of which required for progression a surgery. Our aim was investigation whether socio-eco...