When I first decided I wanted to be a surgeon (5th year of medical school), I realised I could not suture, because I always thought I wanted to be a paediatrician! So I had to do something about it. I went to theatre as much as possible (on reflection it was not that much), I was allowed to watch, I never was allowed to do, but I did not know any different. This continued from medical school until a year as a trust grade SHO (Junior clinical fellow). On one blessed day, it wa

This is the suture tutorial i wish i had when i started

Stepping into Theatre for the First Time: Overcoming Common Mistakes Stepping into theatre for the first time is exciting—but also intimidating. Many new surgical trainees face challenges that can hinder their experience. Here are solutions to three common mistakes to implement, ensuring you make the most of your surgical placement. 1. Staying Silent When You’re Confused Surgery is fast-paced—but that doesn’t mean you can’t ask questions. Surgeons respect curiosity, so make s