Description
The video transcript discusses a presentation by Mark Bowditch and Lisa Hadfield-Law regarding key changes to the curriculum for orthopedics, driven by a need for restructuring as identified by the General Medical Council (GMC). Mark outlines the main curricular updates, emphasizing that the original orthopedic curriculum, established in 2006, has been criticized for its inconsistent structure. He highlights the importance of redesigning specialty curricula, aiming for coherence and alignment with guiding documents like "Excellence By Design" and others.
Mark reassures the audience, primarily orthopedic professionals, that the curriculum revisions were crafted by knee surgeons, making them comprehensible. He addresses elements of the previous curriculum that were effective, such as the syllabus and examination processes, explaining that they have been adjusted for greater realism in knowledge expectations. However, he notes a shift away from overemphasizing work-based assessments.
Furthermore, Mark elaborates on adjustments to the training pathway, reinforcing full coverage across the entire specialty while allowing for advanced elective skills in the final years of training. He points out identified issues like the granular assessment methods that did not adequately represent a trainee's comprehensive capability as a consultant orthopedic surgeon. Mark urges an emphasis on general professional capabilities that address non-technical challenges in future medical practice. The presentation concludes with an introduction to Lisa, who is expected to delve deeper into these changes and their implications.