In the UK higher specialist surgical training can begin a minimum of two years following graduation from medical school and currently lasts at least seven or eight years depending on specialty. This is far from the whole story for most trainees, however. Due to high levels of competition, extended periods at pre-specialist training level or formal research have been required to secure a post in most surgical specialties.
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