Core Surgical Training in the United Kingdom: How to Succeed in the Application Process

With approximately four applicants per post, gaining a core surgical training job in the United Kingdom is a competitive endeavour. In recent years, there have been several changes to the application process and self-assessment scoring. This article aims to guide and inform applicants toward making...

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Main Author: Keir Mailley
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Language:English
Published: Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 2025-01-01
Series:The Surgery Journal
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Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0045-1807258
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