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ArticleJPRAS open2026

SCULPT: Medical student and resident doctor comprehension, uptake of learning and perception of aesthetic surgery and training.

Anuska Shah, Rananjay Singh, Cheuk Ying Kyleen Kiew, Umar Rehman, Daniella Soussi, Anna Chiara Corriero, Zahra Abdali, Krisada Ooi, Mohammad Alradhawi, Mohammed Sohaib Sarwar and 5 more

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Anuska ShahImperial College London, London, United Kingdom.
Rananjay SinghImperial College London, London, United Kingdom.
Cheuk Ying Kyleen KiewImperial College London, London, United Kingdom.
Umar RehmanUCL Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, University College London, London, United Kingdom.
Daniella SoussiBone and Joint Health, Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University London, United Kingdom.
Anna Chiara CorrieroNHS Lothian, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Zahra AbdaliUniversity of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
Krisada OoiUniversity of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Mohammad AlradhawiDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Northwick Park Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
Mohammed Sohaib SarwarDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Rakesh AnandDepartment of Dermatology, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom.
Peter A BrennanDepartment of Maxillofacial Surgery, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, United Kingdom.
Simon EcclesDepartment of Plastic Surgery, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom.
Theodore PezasEvelina London Cleft Service, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom.
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Abstract

Background: As demand for aesthetic procedures continues to grow in the UK, alongside presentations of aesthetic-related complications, understanding current training provision and clinician preparedness is essential to inform educational curriculum development and regulatory policy. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted across UK medical schools and postgraduate medical education regions to evaluate UK medical students' and resident doctors' exposure to, knowledge of, and perceptions of aesthetic practice. Results: A total of 2369 participants completed the survey (1757 students; 612 residents). Formal aesthetic teaching was uncommon: 10.9% of students ( Conclusion: These findings provide an evidence base for developing structured aesthetic curricula and strengthening regulatory frameworks to better prepare clinicians for this expanding area of practice.

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Aesthetic surgeryMedical educationNon-surgical aestheticsPatient safetyRegulationSurgical training

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PMCPMC13127476

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