ReviewCureus2026
Challenges in Surgical Training in the United Kingdom and Potential Solutions: A Narrative Review.
Review in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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1 citing paper in PubMed.
- Research progress on the application of virtual simulation in medical education.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Review
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Abstract
Surgical training in the United Kingdom (UK) has undergone a significant transformation in response to changing healthcare needs, reforms, and advancements in medical education. Traditionally centred on an apprenticeship model of supervised clinical learning, modern surgical training faces several challenges that threaten its sustainability. Reduced working hours following the introduction of the European Working Time Directive (EWTD), increasing subspecialisation, and growing service provision pressures within the National Health Service (NHS) have limited operative exposure and training opportunities. Rising competition for surgical training posts has also created a bottleneck within the training pathway, contributing to stress and burnout amongst aspiring surgeons. Additionally, concerns also remain regarding financial barriers and limited diversity within the surgical workforce. This study was conducted as a narrative review of the literature using PubMed to identify studies and policy reports examining challenges in UK surgical training. Potential strategies identified include expanding training capacity, strengthening mentorship and support systems, improving workforce planning, and incorporating simulation and other technological innovations to enhance surgical education. Addressing these issues is essential to ensure a sustainable and well-trained surgical workforce capable of meeting future healthcare demands.
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