A Career in Surgery....
Medical School - 5/6 years studying medicine.
Foundation Training - 2 years junior doctor post in hospital.
Core Surgical Training - 2 years working in a range of surgical specialties, registering with the GMC.
Specialty Training - 6 years approximately, training in a specific surgical specialty.
Senior Position - Further training, and gaining a Consultant post or fellowship.
Useful Resources...
Current Training Pathway
The Royal College of Surgeons provides information regarding surgical careers and events that would be of interest to medical students.
ASIT provides information regarding events associated with surgery and has resources related to surgical careers.
Gives students an insight into the surgical world and how to get onto the surgical ladder via conferences.
The NHS medical careers page. Provides details on applying to train in surgery and the framework for all medical specialties.