Orthopaedic Training: The New Curriculum and the Impact of Covid-19

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The video is a presentation by Rob Gregory discussing the impact of COVID-19 on trauma and orthopedic training. He begins by thanking colleagues and introducing key topics, including changes to the curriculum and the assessment process for trainees. Gregory clarifies that the curriculum applies only to trainees up to ST7 and that assessments will utilize the new Multiple Consultant Report (MCR) process.



The presentation delves into the consequences of the pandemic on surgical experiences, highlighting a substantial reduction in cases that trainees must log for their competency assessments. He presents statistical data indicating that over 300,000 cases have been lost, equating to a staggering 40% decrease in operations, which impacts trainees' ability to meet clinical training necessities. Gregory discusses specific surgical areas affected, such as knee and hip replacements, emphasizing that elective surgeries saw the most pronounced decline.



He addresses the national nature of the problem rather than it being regional, providing insights on elective versus trauma surgery impact. Gregory urges trainers and clinical supervisors to adapt their schedules to allow trainees more surgical opportunities and stresses the importance of prioritizing training in any recovery strategies moving forward. The session concludes with a call for questions and reestablishing the urgency to enhance training provisions for orthopedic trainees post-COVID.

DOI: 10.1302/3114-210573

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