Overseas training for specialist registrars.
A year overseas is an option that should be seriously considered by any Military Specialist Registrar. It is a great chance to experience life in another country outside an operational deployment (accompanied by family). Excellent opportunities for training now exist in perhaps more locations around the world than were ever available before. There are many things to consider when arranging overseas training and these are detailed within this article. Expected changes in the role of AMD and DMETA with regards to SpRs may alter some of the administrative responsibilities described. Funding is an ongoing issue and hopefully this will be clarified with written procedures and agreed financial authorities in the future. The experience gained will be well worth the effort involved in planning and organisation. Trainees should make the most of this opportunity while they are able to.
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Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia. tlowes@doctors.org.uk
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