146. ‘Fellowship of the Ring’ – My Waikato Experience – Hamilton, New Zealand

Abstract

The conventional route to being a Maxillofacial surgeon is a training programme of five years, undertaking the ‘exit’ exam and being awarded a certificate of completion of training (CCT). Whilst for many the next stage would be attaining and undertaking a consultant post immediately or whilst utilising their grace period, some trainees consider the opportunities afforded by a fellowship. This can be both a formal and informal opportunity to address training deficiencies or to consolidate and acquire new skills prior to a definitive consultant post.