Short-listing for orthopaedic specialist registrar posts--what is important?

摘要

INTRODUCTION: Competition for specialist registrar (SpR) posts in orthopaedics is high. The aim of the current study was to provide evidence-based advice for applicants applying for SpR posts in orthopaedics. METHODS: The short-listing forms of 273 applicants for orthopaedic SpR posts in South Thames (West) were reviewed. The experience of short-listed candidates was compared with those that were not. RESULTS: We have shown a high chance of being short-listed between 5 and 6 years after qualification with a sharp fall off either side of this. It is clear that a wide range of appropriate experience is more important than high volume and low quality experience in orthopaedics alone. CONCLUSION: Candidates who plan ahead and gain a broad experience have a better chance of progressing in an orthopaedic career. Good, early career advice is essential to achieve this.