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British neurosurgical training has evolved over the past decade with changes in selection processes, shift patterns, and the formalization of simulation training.
This review discusses the evolution and future directions of British neurosurgical selection and training over the past decade.
Neurosurgical training evolution may affect trainee readiness; leaves open effects on clinical competence and patient outcomes.
Selection of junior doctors into the British neurosurgical training program and subsequent speciality training have undergone several key changes over the past decade. Shift patterns in the era of the European Working Time Directive (EWTD) have had a major impact on surgical training. We discuss the national selection process, formalization of surgical simulation training and the need to encompass generic professional capabilities within the neurosurgical curriculum in order to create the "well-rounded surgeon". Future directions including hybrid cerebrovascular training, training in stereotactic radiosurgery, and dedicated training opportunities in spinal surgery.
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Alamri et al. (2018) conducted a review in Neurosurgical training. Neurosurgical selection and training was evaluated. British neurosurgical training has evolved over the past decade with changes in selection processes, shift patterns, and the formalization of simulation training.
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