Most cardiothoracic surgeons participate in private practice. However, there is a large mismatch between the number of applicants for SpR posts in this specialty and the small number of vacancies. The competition to obtain SpR posts in this specialty is fierce and currently there are no plans to expand registrar numbers in this specialty. Personal Qualities Candidates should have the ability to make sound clinical judgement. They require a great deal of determination and perseverance.
Candidates also require an ability and desire to work extremely hard.
Successful candidates will require a sound academic background, an ability to undertake successful research and a high level of technical skills. Further Advice Further advice within the West Midlands may be obtained from 1.