Table 1.
A summary and comparison of the characteristics of orthopedics training programs
| Countries | UK | Australia | Canada | USA | Germany | Saudi Arabia | Russia | India | Iran | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure of the residency program | FY1- FY2 ST1- ST8 |
Intern Resident 3 Yrs As a Registrar Training over 4 Yrs |
5 yrs of Post- Graduate 1yr of Research |
PGY1-5 | 6 Yrs | 5 Yrs | 2 Yrs However, most residents Pursue postgraduate study for 3 yrs |
Basic medical training 4.5 yrs MBBS Followed by 1 year CRRI* and 3 yrs Residency Program |
4Yrs | Depending on the local geography the training is diverse Three plus two training system 3 yrs of basic surgical training,two yrs of general orthiopedics |
| Duration of the residency program | 10 yrs | 7 Yrs | 6 Yrs | 5 Yrs | 6 Yrs | 5 Yrs | 2 Yrs | 3 Yrs | 4Yrs | 5 Yrs |
| Selection procedure | Based on a national Interview | Based on an Interview and FRACS Scores | Based on medical school record and personal evaluation | Based on an Interview and USMLE Scores | Based on an Interview and medical school scores | Based on medical license exam (the entrance exam for training programmes) | Based on an Interview | Based on the outcome of the national exam |
Based on the outcome of the national exam |
Variable |
| Is there a log book | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Variable |
| Continuous assessment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Variable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Variable |
| Is there a final examination prior to becoming an orthopedic surgeon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Variable |
*
CRRI: Obligatory Rotating Residential Internship