Abstract
The inaugural MY plastic surgery course was held over two days at Hatfield Hall, Wakefield. The faculty consisted of plastic surgery consultants from Pinderfields General Hospital, Wakefield, and plastic surgery registrars from Yorkshire. The course convenors were Mr Majumder, a plastic surgery consultant at Pinderfields General Hospital, and Mr Pinder, a plastic surgery year 5 specialist trainee. The aim of the course was to provide a broad overview of each of the wide range of subspecialties represented, coupled with practical development of dexterity and confidence in plastic surgical techniques. It is aimed at those considering a career in plastic surgery and attracts mainly foundation year doctors but also medical students and core surgical trainees. The absence of plastic surgery from the medical school curriculum and the limited exposure available at foundation level mean that many students and trainees have a limited knowledge of the realities of plastic surgery. Despite undertaking special study modules and theatre experience, as foundation year 2 doctors planning …
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