Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
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Although a higher surgical degree is considered de rigeur for trainees aspiring to the senior registrar grade in general surgery (2,7,4) the same does not appear to be true of orthopaedic surgery. Fifty of 51 registrars and senior registrars in orthopaedic surgery in the North East Thames Region completed a carefully structured and confidential questionnaire which focused on two major aspects. For those who had not undertaken a period in full time research, questions examined future intentions in this area, and the reasons for those intentions. ⋯ For the orthopaedic trainee full-time research is considered a positive choice rather than a hurdle. Trainees also feel they are well supervised and find the exposure to research stimulating and satisfying. This is in clear contrast with the experience of those in general surgery.