I think its essential to train in more that one centre. Take
Manchester-Liverpool .... they are so very different but each has a
lot to offer. Training in just once place will result in a very narrow
minded surgeon - its good (?vital) to see that things can be done
differently (and I dont just mean operating, I include rotas, politics
etc).

Harriet

--- In paediatricsurgerytrainees@yahoogroups.com, "Iain Yardley"
<iyardley@...> wrote:
>
> Clare and I attended the BAPS council meeting last week. A
> report from this is available at:
>
> http://www.trainee.baps.org.uk/page1/page1.html#unique-entry-id-65
>
> We would particularly welcome your input on a few issues.
>
> - The first is the configuration of the consortia. This is
> currently under debate and if you have any views as to how
> they may be organised or if there remains a need to train
> in more than one centre then let us know either via the
> egroup of "off list" if you'd rather not share it with
> everyone.
>
> - BAPES need a new trainee rep for their executive, please
> let either of us know if you are interested.
>
> - Endoscopy. We would welcome you experiences of training
> in endoscopy and any suggestios as to how the problems may
> be overcome.
>
> Thanks for your continued support,
>
> Iain and Clare
>
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