Applicant guide
How to evaluate hands-on exposure
Questions that reveal the difference between access, assistance and autonomy.
Ask for definitions
Clarify whether “hands-on” means assisting, modular steps under supervision, primary operator status or independent lists.
Understand progression
Ask how competency is assessed, what case volume is typical, and whether access depends on licensing or local trainee priorities.
Look beyond theatre
Clinic ownership, inpatient decisions, complications review, MDT participation and follow-up are also important training signals.
Important
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