Training
Neurosurgical training in the UK, is divided into two stages. The first stage is called Foundation Programme and covers the first two years after graduation. The second stage is called Specialist Neurosurgical Training. We also offer fellowships in skullbase, functional and spinal surgery, please contact us (smeljamel@doctors.net.uk) if you are interested.
Neurosurgical training
The ST in neurosurgery at Dundee, is a one year rotation with Glasgow at ST3/4 level. The ST comes to Dundee in the third or fourth year of his or her training. There is also an ST1 and an ST3 stand alone posts. These are recruited via open competition. The training is tailored to the needs of the trainee with particular attention to experience in competencies relevant to the year of training. The trainee will also have an opportunity to learn leadership and management skills as he or she will be in a unique position of responsibility. The ST spends a minimum of 4 sessions per week in the operating room and two sessions per week in the outpatient. The ST is required to participate in Research, teaching and audit activities.
Foundation programme
There are three trainees at this level:
- Two FY1
- One FY2
Theses posts rotate for four months in neurosurgery and are required to participate in teaching, audit and research.
Accreditation in Neurosurgery
Training in neurosurgery is now structured in programmmes across the UK & Ireland. Candidates must pass the Intercollegiate Board assessment in neurosurgery. Please check the GMC, PMETB, the royal colleges and Intercollegiate Board websites for up to date requirements.
Useful Addresses
- Ninewells Hospital and Medical School , Telephone; +44 1382 660111 [fax +44 1382 632098]
Ninewells Hospital & Medical School , Dundee DD1 9SY, Scotland, UK - Neurosurgery at Dundee , Telephone; +44 1382 425712. [Fax +44 1382 346634]
Department of Neurosurgery, Ninewells Hospital & Medical School , Dundee DD1 9SY, Scotland, UK - The Intercollegiate Board in Surgical Neurology Central administrative office, Telephone; +44 131 6629222[fax; +44 131 6629444]
10 Hill Street, Edinburgh EH8 9DR, Scotland, UK - The Royal College of Surgeons of England , telephone; +44 171 9732100 [Fax; +44 171 9732117]
Lincoli's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PN - The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, telephone; +44 131 650 2609
Nicolsin Street, Edinburgh EH8 9DW, Scotland, UK - The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland , telephone; +353 1 4022100 [Fax; +353 1 4022458]
123 St Stephen's Green. Dublin 2, Ireland - The Joint Committee on Higher Surgical Training, telephone; +44 171 405 3474
@ The Royal College of Surgeons in England, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PN - The General Medical Council (GMC) , telephone; +44 171 5807642 [Fax +44 171 4361383]
44 Hallam Street, London W1N 6AE, UK - The Medical Council in Ireland , telephone; +353 1 4965588 [Fax +353 1 4965972]
Portobello Court, Rathmines Road, Dublin 6, Ireland - The Medical Defense Union Ltd (MDU), telephone; +44 1800 3535503 [Fax +44 171 9355503]
3 Devonshire Place, London W1N 2AE, UK - The Medical Protection Society (MPS) , telephone; +44 171 6363737 [Fax +44 171 4361152]
80 Great Portland Street, London W1N 5PA, UK - The Medical and Dental Defense Union of Scotland (MDDS) , telephone; +44 141 2215858 [Fax +44 141 2281208]
120 Blythswood St. , Glasgow G2 4EA, Scotland, UK
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