I am in my third year of training. There are a total of 9-10 years from leaving medical school to becoming a fully qualified trauma and orthopaedic surgeon.

The first two years are 'general' training - I've done those.

The next two years are ' core surgical' training - I'm doing those now.

And then there are 5-6 years of speciality training in trauma & orthopaedics after this.

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Original post by Lularose83

How old are you?

Im 25

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Original post by Annie_A

what did you study in a levels to be able to be a trainee surgeon

Maths
Biology
Chemistry
Economics

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Have you ever fainted when seeing the insides of people?

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Original post by Smash Bandicoot

how do you feel about the fact that if you stick your scalpel in at the wrong position you've committed manslaughter and your life will be ruined?

This isn't true. As long as the patient signs the green consent sheet, the exact position of the scalpel doesn't matter.

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Original post by Adipoptosis

I am in my third year of training. There are a total of 9-10 years from leaving medical school to becoming a fully qualified trauma and orthopaedic surgeon.

The first two years are 'general' training - I've done those.

The next two years are ' core surgical' training - I'm doing those now.

And then there are 5-6 years of speciality training in trauma & orthopaedics after this.