How to plan your post-CCT fellowship. With Simon Fleming. Episode 120

11/13/24 • 34 min

You are coming to the end of your training, what next? Many doctors choose to do a fellowship. In this episode of Doctors At Work, Simon talks about the different reasons for doing a fellowship, the different fellowship types, and we discuss how to actually obtain one. The key is to recognise that fellowships are a deeply personal decision, so really know what you are wanting out of one, and start planning early.
Simon Fleming is an orthopaedic hand and wrist surgeon, medical education Ph.D and culture change advocate, with an international reputation for his work. He is a founding and Executive board member of the International Orthopaedic Diversity Alliance (IODA). He also sits on the Executive board for the NIHR Clinical Education Incubator and is an Associate Editor for Medical Education, The Clinical Teacher and the British Journal of Surgery. He is a past-Vice Chair of the United Kingdom’s Academy of Medical Royal Colleges Trainee Doctors’ Group (ATDG) and past-President of the British Orthopaedic Trainees’ Association (BOTA). He is Clinical Advisor to the Methuselah Foundation, supporting the NASA Deep Space Food Challenge. He has delivered over 250 keynotes globally on his landmark work around diversity, inclusion, improving medical and surgical training as well as challenging toxic cultures. He works with individuals and organisations to transform healthcare education and culture, as well as how to start having those uncomfortable conversations. Find him on X @orthopodreg and on www.simonfleming.co.uk.
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Doctors at Work - How to plan your post-CCT fellowship. With Simon Fleming. Episode 120

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In this episode of Doctors at Work, host Mat Daniel delves into the intricate world of medical fellowships with orthopaedic hand and wrist surgeon Simon Fleming. The discussion encompasses the various types of fellowships, essential considerations for selection, and the impact they can have on a medical career. Key topics include the planning required for different specialties, the benefits of specialised training and networking, and practical advice on understanding financial implications and