I read with interest a correspondence article by Jalali et al
1
which characterised the achievements of current registrars holding national training
numbers (NTN) in the United Kingdom (UK). As a medical student interested in pursuing
a career in plastic surgery, this study complemented the information students like
me receive from courses such as the one organised by the British Association of Plastic,
Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons.
2
One of the initial attractions of the specialty for me was how much effort is put
into educating budding plastic surgeons about the requirements for admission into
training; a feature now much admired by other specialties.
3
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Published online: December 12, 2011
Received:
November 13,
2011
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© 2011 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
