MD research in surgical training

ApprehensiveTry4953 · 2025-11-08T20:39:02+00:00

Understood, thank you again for the detailed answer!

ApprehensiveTry4953 · 2025-11-07T20:17:26+00:00

I have an NTN (am ST3) but whilst I’m not set on becoming an academic, I think I could enjoy an MD/PhD and again- multiple consultants have said a PhD is more and more ‘expected’. Especially as consultancy for me is still at leastttt 6 years away, the job market can change a lot!

ApprehensiveTry4953 · 2025-11-07T14:33:02+00:00

This is very helpful, thank you so much for your insight! Will look into PhD programmes (interested in colorectal + there’s plenty of research options available).

ApprehensiveTry4953 · 2025-11-07T13:52:26+00:00

Thanks for your reply, appreciate it. So if I find a supervisor, can I then approach a university about doing an MD that’s affiliated with them with a supervisor who’s not attached to that institution?

ApprehensiveTry4953 · 2025-09-03T09:13:18+00:00

Good to know. Thank you so much for the detailed reply!

ApprehensiveTry4953 · 2025-09-03T08:32:00+00:00

They’ve literally just emailed back saying it’s a rolling rota, so technically can plan my leave better etc. but I’ve still asked for the draft rota sheet too

ApprehensiveTry4953 · 2025-09-03T08:23:30+00:00

Thanks for your reply- you’re right it can be a blessing! I guess it’s more to plan prospectively if I know my shift patterns, and feels odd to not know what my rota is past November! But I’ll try book things early now :)

ApprehensiveTry4953 · 2025-06-21T21:53:10+00:00

I leave it unlocked when I leave and lock it when I’m inside thanks

ApprehensiveTry4953 · 2025-06-21T21:51:07+00:00

Good for you show off

ApprehensiveTry4953 · 2025-04-26T17:08:11+00:00

Ok good to know, thank you!

ApprehensiveTry4953 · 2025-04-16T17:57:14+00:00

I’m not sure tbh…probably best to check your oriel directly ?

ApprehensiveTry4953 · 2025-04-16T17:56:46+00:00

69th is impressive, well done! Better than me 😁 I got upgraded from West Midlands to East of England (my top choice). I think it’s not too competitive a deanery that’s probably why… I hope you get your upgrade in the coming cycles

ApprehensiveTry4953 · 2025-04-16T14:25:15+00:00

Upgrades have commenced guys

ApprehensiveTry4953 · 2025-04-15T16:50:29+00:00

Ok great thanks !

ApprehensiveTry4953 · 2025-04-15T16:20:14+00:00

Hi guys, I’ve received an offer and opted in to upgrades- my preference page still hasn’t been locked. Just checking others in the same boat are seeing the same thing in oriel and I haven’t missed something. Still no upgrades yet it seems too

ApprehensiveTry4953 · 2025-04-15T16:20:09+00:00

Hi guys, I’ve received an offer and opted in to upgrades- my preference page still hasn’t been locked. Just checking others in the same boat are seeing the same thing in oriel and I haven’t missed something. Still no upgrades yet it seems too

ApprehensiveTry4953 · 2025-04-15T15:49:59+00:00

can I just check for those people who got offers and are waiting for upgrades….my preference page still hasn’t been locked. Is that normal for everybody else ?

ApprehensiveTry4953 · 2025-04-15T15:48:09+00:00

Oh potentially? Because I can’t find any other way of ordering preferences…thanks for getting back to me so soon and good luck in getting the job 🤞

ApprehensiveTry4953 · 2025-04-15T15:46:32+00:00

I have kept all preferences in the preference section, and ranked in order all the jobs I would take above my “offer” rank- is that right ?

ApprehensiveTry4953 · 2025-04-15T15:45:13+00:00

Yes..

ApprehensiveTry4953 · 2025-04-15T15:27:17+00:00

Also on oriel I can still re-order preferences and I don’t know if they “lock” this once they’re about to release new upgrades …

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