WTP6.6 The Major Trauma TIG Fellowship: lessons learned. Perspectives of a paediatric surgeon training in adult trauma surgery

Introduction

Major Trauma Training Interface Group (TIG) Fellowships were introduced in 2018 to formalise and enhance the training of surgeons and allied specialists in trauma care. Paediatric surgery is a non-traditional route to trauma surgery. Lessons learned from a fresh perspective may be relevant to surgeons who may not include trauma in their regular practice but may occasionally encounter seriously injured patients requiring emergency management.

Method

Training involves a 12 month placement; fellows are trained to deliver effective trauma team leadership and/or in the skills and decision making required to perform resuscitative trauma surgery. Important learning points were documented throughout the fellowship. A selection are described below.

Results

Conclusion

Integrated training is immensely valuable in trauma care. Collaboration between trauma units and the regional MTC could optimise shared learning outside formal fellowships.