Guidance on use of study leave throughout training:
ST3/4 Reg Ready Course This is part of the teaching program ATLS /UK This must remain current throughout Basic Fracture / AO Principles AO or similar BOA Instructional Course BOA Annual Congress Arthroscopy Course In the UK External Fixation Course In the UK Nailing Course In the UK Basic Hip and Knee In the UK ST5 ATLS Advanced Fracture Course AO or similar Teaching Course Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Online BOA Instructional Course BOA Annual Congress ST6/7 BOFAS Instructional Course Course fee refunded Hands Course x1 In the UK Childrens Orthopaedics Course Tunbridge Paeds or Evelina Arthroplasty Course In the UK Spine Course x1 In the UK Basic Sciences Course x 1 In the UK Exam Revision Course x 1 In the UK ST8 Teaching Course Management Course Keel at RCS (Book early) GCP Online (if not already completed) Advanced Speciality Course In the UK BOA Instructional Course BOA Annual Congress Communication Skills Course You are allocated 30 days of study leave per academic year, 20 days are used for the rotational teaching. OITE, UKITE and Regional meetings etc. This does not actually cover all the days of teaching provided. This will leave 10 days for other courses. Exam related courses will be funded once only in the six year of training. Agreement from your educational supervisor and leave administrator is required 6 weeks prior to the course. Please note that the following will not be funded in future: 1. ATLS Instructor Course 2. Any courses or leave pertaining to gaining a diploma or higher degree. 3. USMLE These are optional, and not part of your primary aim which is to pass the FRCS (TR/ORTH) and be trained in the generality of orthopaedics and trauma. All funded courses should have a learning content with a specific purpose toward the exam. Attendance at meeting such as the BOA and specialist societies meetings is encouraged and may also be funded, especially if you are presenting. Overseas meetings and courses are judged on individual merit. Relevant Links:
BOA Annual Congress https://congress.boa.ac.uk/ BOFAS Principles Course www.bofas.org.uk/Meetings-Courses/BOFAS-Courses Mandatory to complete during ST5-6 before FRCS (Tr&Orth) Exam application will be approved. FREE (Course fee refunded on attendance) |
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