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March 1, 2026Bulletin of The Royal College of Surgeons of EnglandOpen Access

Is the UK foundation programme adequately preparing surgeons of the future?

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To assess the effectiveness of the UK foundation programme in preparing future surgeons.
Review of current curriculum and training practices in the UK foundation programme
Analysis of feedback from foundation doctors and surgical trainees
Comparison of surgical training outcomes before and after foundation programme implementation
Identified gaps in practical surgical training and clinical exposure
Highlighted areas for curriculum enhancement based on trainee feedback
Suggested specific changes to improve preparation for surgical careers

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An essay evaluates how well the UK foundation programme trains surgeons, suggesting improvements.

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GHM Calvert (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a67e0ef353c071a6f09ffe https://doi.org/10.1308/rcsbull.2026.32

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