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1. Who is the training programme director?

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Mr Matthew Solan

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2. Please list all of the hospitals in your deanery.

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Conquest Hospital, Hastings

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Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford

 

Eastbourne District General

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East Surrey Hospital

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Frimley Park Hospital

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Maidstone Hospital

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Medway Maritime Hospital

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Princess Royal Hospital,

Haywards Heath

 

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate

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Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton

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Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford

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St Peter's Hospital, Chertsey

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St Richard's Hospital, Chichester

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Tunbridge Wells Hospital

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William Harvey Hospital, Ashford

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Worthing Hospital

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3. Where do trainees generally live? 

 

"Popular areas include the Guildford/Surrey suburbs, Brighton, Reigate and Crawley. For hospitals in Kent many trainees move to rent each year due to the scale of commuting."

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4. How easy is it to commute to different sites, and is there car parking available?

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5. How are rotations are allocated?

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“Rotations are allocated at the end of each year. Trainees can sometimes give a preference for specific rotations such as Paediatrics and Spine.”

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6. Is there a trauma focussed ST3 year?

 

Yes

 

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7. Does the deanery offer an ST3 bootcamp or equivalent induction?

 

Yes

 

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8. Is there an arthroplasty focussed ST4 year?

 

Yes

 

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9. Is there a post-exam dedicated teaching program (i.e. preparation for consultant)?

 

"No. There is one in development."

 

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10. How often is deanery teaching?

 

"Twice per month."

 

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11. Where is deanery teaching held?

 

Rotating peripheral locations

 

 

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12. Is there an annual meeting?

 

Yes

 

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13. Are there associated registrar presentations and prizes?

 

Yes

 

 

14. Is there an established research infrastructure for trainees?

 

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15. What is the affiliated medical school?

 

Brighton and Sussex Medical School

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16. What was the overall FRCS pass rate in your deanery in the last 3 years (including both parts and all attempts)?

 

N/A

 

 

17. Can you name any FRCS Gold Medal Winners from your deanery?

 

N/A

 

 

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18. Are there any other interesting or important facts to mention?

 

"KSS offers excellent training however trainees should be aware there is often a large amount of commuting due to the scale of the deanery."

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